Why it matters:
Amid ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, Ayatollah Khamenei’s comments describe resistance as a sacred duty—anchored in religious tradition and moral legitimacy.
What he's saying:
“The path of the Imams is the path of resistance and steadfastness.”
“The people of Gaza and Lebanon, through their unwavering resistance, are acting in accordance with the path of the Imams of guidance.”
“The life of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS) was extraordinary and successful in the propagation of divine rulings.”
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Resistance the only way to heal Palestinian wounds
Mojtaba Darabi
