Why it matters:
Qalibaf’s remarks reflect Tehran’s broader narrative that the conflict has exposed Israel’s isolation and bolstered the legitimacy of Palestinian resistance
The big picture:
Qalibaf emphasized that the ceasefire marked a turning point, asserting that the world has entered an irreversible era of awakening. He urged international governments and judicial bodies to prosecute Israeli leaders and others responsible for the genocide in Gaza, warning that the credibility of global institutions should not be compromised by “a handful of unrestrained criminals.”
What he's saying:
Qalibaf called the recent Gaza ceasefire a “defeat” for the strategic goals of the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to Qalibaf, Netanyahu had sought to eliminate Hamas, forcibly evacuate Gaza, and secure prisoner releases through military force. “After two years of genocide, famine, and the killing of women and children, the resilience of Gaza’s people and the support of the Resistance Axis forced the world to stand up to these 21st-century Nazis."
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