Why it matters:
The meeting between the Iranian Foreign Minister and a Hamas delegation, following Israel's 12-day war against Hamas, demonstrates Iran's ongoing support for the Palestinian Resistance group. The support is being followed by some European countries to recognize Palestinian statehood.
The big picture:
As the United States and Israeli regime prepare to evacuate the residents of the Gaza Strip, Araghchi's meeting with Hamas members in Doha sends a strong message from Iran to both Tel Aviv and Washington. It indicates that Tehran's overarching policies in support of Resistance remain consistent and unwavering.
The meeting focused on the latest political and field developments in the Gaza Strip.
What they're saying:
Foreign Minister Araghchi reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s stance in supporting the legitimate and lawful resistance of the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation, emphasizing Iran’s commitment until the full realization of Palestinian rights.
Araghchi described the wave of global protests against the actions of the Israeli government as a sign of the international community’s awakening to the genocide going on in occupied Palestine.
He stressed the need for continued, coordinated, and comprehensive action by Islamic countries to halt the Israeli violence, deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the besieged population of Gaza, and pursue legal accountability for the leaders of the Israeli regime.
Al-Hayya presented a report on the current situation in Gaza, calling for global mobilization to lift the blockade, expedite humanitarian assistance, and confront Israel’s policies, which he said are escalating occupation, promoting genocide, and inciting broader regional conflict.
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