Iran praises military operation Al-Aqsa Flood as 'turning point'

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
7 Oct 2023 21:22

The operation underscored once more the Israelis' vulnerability when faced with a substantial initiative and their lack of resilience, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

Azadi tower in Iran's capital Tehran lit with the Palestinian flag and with the hashtag: #طوفان الأقصى\Toufan Al-Aqsa, meaning Al-Aqsa Flood in Arabic, October 7, 2023 (Social Media)

Nasser Kanaani, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, commended the most significant Palestinian military operation against the Israeli regime in years, referring to it as "a turning point and a new chapter" in the ongoing conflict, Mehr news agency reported on Saturday.

The spokesman said that "Operation al-Aqsa Storm" illustrates the Palestinian resistance's confident ability to carry out multifaceted operations against the occupiers.

The Iranian representative also congratulated the Palestinian people and all resistance factions for their involvement in the operation, as reported by Press TV.

Celebration and joy in Tehran's #Palestine Square#Iran pic.twitter.com/b686vJgm7r
— Hosniye🇮🇷 (@Itshosniye) October 7, 2023

"What happened today is in line with the continuation of the victories of the resistance in the face of the Zionists in various fields, including in Syria, Lebanon, and the occupied territories," Kanaani said.

He emphasized that the operation underscored once again the Israelis' vulnerability when faced with a substantial initiative and their lack of resilience.

The Iranian diplomat expressed optimism that the resistance would achieve further triumphs on the journey towards the liberation of Palestine.

In another context, several videos surfaced on social media showing people in various Iranian cities celebrating the operation.

Iranian people came to streets to support the Palestinian Resistance Forces. pic.twitter.com/yjYFL0cguM
— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) October 7, 2023

On Saturday morning, the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza launched rocket barrages targeting illegal Israeli settlements, including "Bat Yam" and "Rishon LeZiyyon" south of "Tel Aviv." Sirens were activated in Gaza Envelope settlements and Tel Aviv, with the Iron Dome attempting interception.

Additionally, the Palestinian Resistance reportedly breached the separation barrier, fired at a settler's vehicle, and engaged in gunfire at the Urim junction, causing injuries. There were also reports of a joint attack with gliders attempting to infiltrate the south. In response to the rocket attacks, Israeli forces opened shelters in "Tel Aviv" and "Ashdod."

Mohammad Deif, Commander-in-Chief of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said that the operation comes in response to the Israeli occupation's desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as multiple assaults against women in its yards.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized that "Israel" is "at war", adding that this morning, Hamas initiated "a surprise attack".

Observers say that the operation against "Israel" will be remembered as a major intelligence failure "for the ages" due to unpreparedness of the IOF and the failure to recognize recent incidents involving Hamas as a prelude to war.