Sayyed Khamenei slams Muslim states for not cutting ties with 'Israel'
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The Iranian leader urges all Muslims to pressure their governments into taking a stronger stance against "Israel" and in support of Gaza.
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Sayyed Ali Khamenei salutes during a meeting with the army's air force and air defense staff, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 (AP)
The leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyed Ali Khamenei criticized Muslim heads of state for not cutting their relations with the Israeli occupation.
At the 40th International Qur'an Competition in Tehran, the Iranian leader called on Muslim countries to publicly oppose "Israel", cut all ties with it, and halt all kinds of support.
Sayyed Khamenei emphasized that the Resistance forces in Gaza are acting by the Holy Qur'an and defending their land and people against the enemy, however, he expressed concern over Muslim countries' actions questioning if their leaders are following the Qur'anic teachings regarding Israeli genocide against Gaza.
He asked, "Are the heads of state and officials of Muslim countries following the Qur'an commandments that say, 'Do not establish contact with the enemies of God and enemies of Muslims?'"
Iran's leader further urged all Muslims to pressure their governments into taking a stronger stance against "Israel" and in support of Gaza, asking, "And why don't the leaders of Muslim countries take action to openly cut off their relationship with the murderous Zionist regime and stop helping this regime?"
He described the Israeli genocide against Gaza as "the most important issue of the Muslim world today," adding, "Certainly, the Muslim world and the world's free people are mourning for Gaza."
The leader emphasized that those “devoid of humanity" are oppressing Palestinians in Gaza and stressed the importance of supporting the oppressed people of Gaza, the brave Resistance forces, and all of those who supported the Gazans as it is the “biggest duty” of the world.
Sayyed Khamenei said the people of Palestine would reach a victory through God's assistance, confident that the Muslim world would witness the demolition of the "Zionist cancerous tumor."
The West and its allies are in trouble with Muslim Liberals
A Foreign Policy report delved into the notable decline in Muslim liberals following the Israeli war on Gaza. Since the outbreak of the war, particularly after Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, policymakers in Washington have been concerned with managing the war. The military escalations, spanning from Lebanon through Syria, and Iraq, and reaching down to Jordan and Yemen, indicate that their efforts may not have yielded significant success, according to the Foreign Policy.
The report highlighted that there is an unprecedented level of outrage against the United States and its Western allies across the Middle East and even in the broader Muslim world, which could have enduring consequences. It suggests that the situation could potentially surpass the impact of the US invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003.
The report explains that such outrage stems from millions witnessing the horrific scenes from Gaza daily, often through live television broadcasts. Entire neighborhoods are bombed, with the lifeless bodies of infants and children visible amid the rubble.
According to the report, the loss of faith in Western norms isn't limited to those predisposed to "anti-American sentiment" or critical of the Western-led order. Even liberal-leaning Muslims, who have traditionally held Western political values in high regard and frequently referenced them, now feel disappointed, perceiving a betrayal of these principles by the standard-bearer.
