Why it matters:
The meeting reinforces a broader strategy centered on local consensus and resistance, signaling that the future of Gaza is firmly in the hands of its people and their steadfast leaders.
Key points:
- Ayatollah Khamenei praised the Palestinian Resistance’s unity and resilience, describing their triumph as a new base in the struggle against Zionist and American forces.
- He dismissed U.S. plans as foolish, noting that recent captives' swaps highlight the effectiveness and determination of the Resistance.
- Emphasizing that global public opinion now favors Palestine, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that no plan for Gaza can succeed without the explicit consent of its people and the Resistance.
- Al-Nakhalah credited the continuous support of the Islamic Republic and the strategic guidance of figures like Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, underscoring the importance of unity among Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance groups.
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