Sayyed Khamenei, Haniyeh meet; Palestinian youth have the upper hand

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News Website
21 Jun 2023 22:53

The Iranian leader and the Hamas official met on Wednesday to discuss the recent developments in Palestine and the West Bank.

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, meets with the leader of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, center, and his deputy Saleh Arouri, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (Office of the Iranian Leader via AP)

The Iranian leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the occupation's failed plan to create discord among Palestinian Resistance groups in its last military campaign on Gaza, during a meeting with Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas on Wednesday.

The Iranian leader emphasized the significance of the sense of duty exhibited by the new generation of Palestinian youth towards their homeland and their active involvement in the struggle against the Zionist regime.

Sayyed Khamenei pointed to the recent developments in Jenin and the successful ambush of an Israeli occupation force in the camp, indicating that the event signals a forthcoming conclusive victory for the Palestinians and their cause.

He further highlighted the importance of advancements in the Palestinian issue which would translate into progressive changes for the Islamic world in general.

While acknowledging the Gaza Strip as a central hub of resistance, he emphasized the role of the occupied West Bank in achieving freedom for Palestinians, as he asserts that it holds the key to ultimately bringing "Israel" to its knees.

On his part, Haniyeh expressed gratitude for Iran's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and briefed Sayyed Khamenei on the latest developments taking place in the occupied territories, particularly the West Bank.

Haniyeh noted that despite aggressive Israeli policy and action, the Palestinian youth, resisting those decisions, currently hold the advantage. Adding that the situation in occupied Palestine has left "Israel" has now been cornered between a rock and a hard place.