On the occasion of Al-Quds Day, the leaders of the Axis of Resistance affirm that Al-Quds Day is a day to mobilize confrontation in the course of liberating Palestine from the Israeli occupation.
The leaders of the Axis of Resistance in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iraq, and Bahrain stressed, during the “Al-Quds Podium” event, today, Thursday, the option of confrontation and fighting until the liberation of Palestine from the Israeli occupation, calling on the people of the Islamic nation to commemorate International Quds Day.
During the event, the Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement, Ziyad Al-Nakhalah, said, “Al-Quds is a title that sums up Palestine, and here we are celebrating Al-Quds Day; a great occasion in which we affirm the unity of our nation around Al-Quds and its Holy Mosque.”
Al-Nakhalah added, “How inspired Imam Khomeini was when he declared Al-Quds Day, as it is a title that outlines the whole of Palestine.”
The Islamic Jihad leader renewed the pledge to continue fighting until the land is liberated and Al-Quds is cleansed of any occupation.
According to Al-Nakhalah, the struggling Palestinian people and their heroic fighters and combat battalions across Palestine have formed the shield of Al-Quds.
He concluded his speech by saying, “On Al-Quds Day, we affirm that our nation is one and its message is one, and Al-Quds shall remain our sole goal until victory, God willing.”
Sheikh Issa Qassim: The people of Bahrain are never heedless of Palestine despite crises
In the same context, the Bahraini religious authority, Sheikh Issa Qassim, affirmed that Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Grand Mosque are enrooted in the core of the nation, and all Islamic sects agree on their grandeur.
Sheikh Qassim said, “The people of Bahrain realize that the Palestinian cause concerns all Muslims, and they are well aware that achieving victory in this cause entails mercy for all humanity, even though they are absorbed in crises.”
“No crisis is capable of keeping the people of Bahrain away from being involved in anything that concerns the interests of the Palestinians and whatever pertains to the truth and justice,” he stressed.
Sheikh Qassim saluted the resisting youth in the West Bank and all the Resistance fighters across Palestine.
Mezher: We must stress the Resistance strategy with the West Bank as its starting point
On his part, Jamil Mezher, Deputy Secretary General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, said, “Al-Quds Day is an occasion that embodies and embraces the unity of the Arab and Islamic peoples and the free people of the world, as well as their solidarity with Al-Quds.”
Mezher thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for the relentless, non-stopping efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause militarily, logistically, and politically.
Mezher added that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine believes that the factors of victory over the Zionist enemy have become more evident due to its “existential crisis”, stressing the need to tackle the settlement approach, strengthen the steadfastness of the Palestinian people, support the nurturing, supporting environment for the Resistance in the West Bank, pursue the course of struggle, and intensify resistance.
Mezher also stressed the necessity of emphasizing the Resistance strategy with the West Bank as its starting point, and this requires everyone’s efforts.
He also pointed out that “support for Palestine gives us confidence that Palestine will be liberated from its sea to its river.”
Al-Sumaidaei: Iraqi people’s heart, soul are with Palestine
The Mufti of Iraq, Sheikh Mahdi Al-Sumaidaie, confirmed that it is preferable for preachers, imams of mosques, and youths to make Al-Quds Day a day to gather in support of Al-Quds.
Al-Sumaidaie advised Arab rulers to feel for the oppressed people of Palestine, adding, “We hope that they have a conscience and courage like the youths of Palestine.”
Addressing the Palestinian youths, the Mufti of Iraq affirmed that “the Iraqi people’s heart and soul are with you.”
Sheikh Sabri: Al-Quds is the center of Palestine, Islamic world
On his part, the head of the Supreme Islamic Commission in Al-Quds, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, said this day is the day of Al-Quds, to which the compass must be directed steadily and permanently, being the center of Palestine and the center of the Islamic world.
Hanna: Everyone is entrusted with Al-Quds
Theodosius Atallah Hanna, the Archbishop of Sebastia from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of occupied Palestine, said everyone is entrusted with Al-Quds, stressing that “our unity is a strength for us, and we were and will remain united in this blessed land.”
Hanna indicated that whoever storms Al-Aqsa and prevents Muslims from reaching their holy sites is the same one who conspires against Christians.
He stressed that there is no force in the world capable of liquidating the Palestinian cause and stealing Al-Quds from its rightful owners.
The Archbishop also appealed to all Islamic and Christian religious authorities to have consultation and interaction for the sake of occupied Al-Quds.
Archbishop Atallah Hanna also stressed that Al-Quds Day is to remind everyone of their responsibilities toward occupied Al-Quds, adding that a right that someone is always after can never be lost.
Elsewhere, he pointed out that there are some sides who hope that there will be a new Nakba in order to empty Palestine, underlining, “We will remain in Al-Quds and its sanctities.”
Khazsali: When Iraq returns strong, Palestine and Al-Quds will be fine
The Secretary-General of Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq, Sheikh Qais Al-Khazaali, said it became clear that all attempts by global arrogance to support the usurping Israeli entity, including normalization, did not work and will not.
Al-Khazaali added that the Palestinians today have smart missiles and drones instead of stones.
He indicated that Iraq passed a dangerous turning point and a difficult stage, noting that there were some sides that were trying to prevent Iraq from supporting the nation’s causes.
Al-Khazaali stressed that when Iraq returns as strong as before, it means that Palestine and Al-Quds will be fine.
Naji: What the West Bank is witnessing is due to efforts of martyr Soleimani
The Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC), Talal Naji, confirmed that Al-Quds Day resonates with our people in occupied Palestine who are subjected to the enemy’s crimes daily.
Naji said through this memory, “we remember Imam Khomeini, who despite the heavy responsibilities he shouldered after the victory of the revolution, Palestine was one of his first priorities.”
The PFLP-GC pointed out that what the occupied West Bank is witnessing is thanks to the efforts of martyr General Qassem Soleimani.
He underscored that the situation in the West Bank is boiling and that its people are sacrificing martyrs and standing up against illegal Israeli settlers.
Mother of martyr Al-Nabulsi: The will of the resistance will not be broken
Huda Jarrar, the mother of martyr Ibrahim Al-Nabulsi, said Al-Quds Day is a day to mobilize confrontation and liberate Palestine from the invading Israeli occupation.
Jarrar saluted the martyrs and the brave men who struck the Israeli occupation, stressing that “the will of the resistance in Palestine will not be broken.”
Jaradat: Slogan “We will pray in Al-Quds” is within reach
West Bank prominent leader Khaled Jaradat confirmed that with every year passing, everyone becomes sure that Al-Quds is a title upheld by the Resistance fighters who do not endorse settling truces with the Israeli occupation.
Jaradat pointed out that the axis of evil works to Judaize Al-Quds and terrorize its people, while the axis of good defends it by all means.
The Palestinian leader appreciated the backing and support provided by Iran to the Palestinian people and their resistance in all fields, despite the circumstances.
Jaradat considered that the slogan “We will pray in Al-Quds” is within reach.
Source: Almayadeen
