Leaders of Axis of Resistance Address Al-Quds Platform: Al-Aqsa Flood Reversed Formulas, Commitment to Palestinian Cause Leads to Victory
Leaders of the axis of resistance addressed on Wednesday Al-Quds Platform event held annually on International Al-Quds Day to reiterate support to the Palestinian cause.
The speeches delivered by leaders from Lebanon, Iran, Palestine and Yemen concentrated on the role of 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' in exposing the fragility of the Zionist entity and recalled the great legacy of the martyred leaders, especially the former Secretary General of Hezbollah Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah.
Sheikh Qassem: Al-Aqsa Flood Reversed Formulas, Hezbollah Will Neither Accept Israeli Occupation Nor Abandon Prisoners
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed on Wednesday that 'Israel' has failed to legitimize its occupation of Palestine over the 75 years, and the occupation entity has no borders.
Addressing Al-Quds Platform event held annually in support of the Palestinian cause, Sheikh Qassem indicated that 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' reversed the formulas of the conflict and that the Palestinian cause has illuminated throughout the whole world since October 7.
'Al-Aqsa Flood has proved that the Zionist entity is suffering a crisis of existence,' Sheikh Qassem said.
'All respect to the heroic Palestinian people who have sacrificed so much to remain on their land. Salute to the resistance factions and the people of Gaza, the West Bank, Al-Quds and the 1948 territories.'
Sheikh Qassem said, 'Despite over 50,000 martyrs, starvation, genocide and oppression, the Palestinian people remain steadfast, trusting in God's victory and support.'
His eminence noted that this people sacrificed its leaders as martyrs on the path of liberating Al-Quds, affirming standing by the Palestinian people with the slogan 'We are committed to the covenant, O' Al-Quds'.
Sheikh Qassem stressed that the ultimate goal of the enemy is to eradicate the Palestinian cause, expel the people of Gaza and the West Bank, occupy lands in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Jordan, and impose its will on the Middle East.
Heavy sacrifices will frustrate the US-Israeli scheme of eradicating the Palestinian cause and fragmenting the region in order to control it firmly and completely.
'We are sure of the divine victory for this great cause, the Palestinian cause.'
Hezbollah Secretary General continued, 'Holy God has honored us with Imam Khomeini (may God sanctify his soul), who called for concerted efforts for the cause and for Quds Day, and with Imam Khamenei (may his shadow endure), who supports the Axis of Resistance in the face of the enemy.'
Sheikh Qassem maintained that the Axis of Resistance is indebted to the leader of the martyrs of the Axis of Resistance, Hajj Qassem Suleimani. We miss him and, along with the martyred President Sayyed Ibrahim Raisi who was committed to supporting the Palestinian.'
'The Axis of Resistance is grateful to Islamic Iran.'
Sheikh Qassem added: 'Hezbollah backed Gaza in the support battle and 'Battle of Mighty Warriors'. Our most prominent sacrifice was the martyrdom of His Eminence Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, and all the martyrs in Lebanon.'
He said, 'Israel has not been able to achieve its goals in Lebanon, and the resistance continues with its strong presence, working where is suitable, and moving wisely according to the requirements of the confrontation.'
Sheikh Qassem continued: 'The Lebanese state must fulfill its duties and pressure those who sponsored the agreement. We will not accept the continuation of the occupation, and we will not abandon the prisoners.'
Hezbollah Chief said: 'My sincere greetings to the Yemeni people, led by Sayyed Al-Houthi… the people who are making sacrifices in the face of the American-Zionist enemy. Yemen has been creative in its support for Palestine.'
Sheikh Qassem emphasized that Yemen's support for Gaza holds the Muslim countries responsible. They have the ability to support GAza if they decide that.'
Sheikh Qassem greeted Iraq, which provided the capabilities, steadfastness, and support, and offered its martyr, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.'
'We are honored to be part of the axis of resistance in the face of the axis of tyranny. Our martyred leaders, we will not deviate from your path until victory or martyrdom.'
Sayyed Houthi: We will continue supporting Gaza despite the US aggression
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi greeted the Palestinian people defending Al-Aqsa Mosque and the resistance in Gaza as well as the West Bank.
Sayyed Al-Houthi saluted the souls of the martyred Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyyeh and Iranian President Sayyed Ebrahim Raisi in addition to all the martyrs all the way to Al-Quds.
Martyrs Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Ismail Haniyyeh contributed to the confrontation against the Israeli tyranny, Sayyed Houthi said, underlining President Raisi's support to the Palestinian cause.
The US-backed Israeli aggression clearly plans to eradicate the Palestinian cause through genocide, starvation and destruction, according to the Yemeni leader who urged the Arab countries to move against the Zionist scheme and prevent the displacement of the Palestinians.
Sayyed Houthi stressed that, if the anti-Palestine scheme passes, the Zionist ambitions will head into the surrounding countries, highlighting the stance for an Islamic stance in this regard.
Sayyed Houthi warned the Muslims against despair the psychological defeat, calling on them to trust Holy God's true promise regarding the demise of the Zionist entity.
Sayyed Houthi underlined that Yemen has decided to support the Palestinian people against the US-Israeli criminality, oppression, and tyranny.
Iran to continue standing by Palestine through military ops: Quds Force chief
Iran remains committed to supporting the Palestinian cause through both direct backing for Resistance forces and military operations such as The True Promise, according to the Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), General Ismail Qaani.
Qaani hailed the 2023 Operation Al-Aqsa Flood by Hamas, describing it as 'a combination of battlefield resistance and popular resistance.'
He said the operation 'introduced a new phenomenon of unity among resistance fronts,' demonstrating the strength and solidarity of resistance forces.
The Quds Force commander reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for the resistance front, stressing that it will 'continue until the ultimate goal of liberating Al-Quds is achieved.'
Hamas Leader: Al-Aqsa Flood was a turning point
Hamas Politburo Chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, said the current phase is unprecedented in the history of Palestine.
He said the Resistance, through Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, has irreversibly reshaped the struggle for Palestine.
The operation, he said, has demonstrated the ability of the Resistance to take the initiative and launch attacks, exposing the Zionist entity's security and military failures.
Despite months of relentless killing, terrorism, and destruction, backed by Washington's full support, the occupation has failed to break the will of the Palestinian people, he said.
According to Hayya, the Al-Aqsa Flood was launched to counter attempts by the regime to finalize its control over Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa, as part of a broader strategy of political, economic, and military domination.
He said the Resistance has succeeded in revealing the true nature of the occupation as the prime adversary of the Muslim world.
The ongoing struggle, Hayya said, has forged a new regional power dynamic, uniting fighters from Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran in a common front against the occupation.
Meanwhile, Hayya said free people across the world have rallied to condemn Israel's aggression, reject the US support for its crimes, and denounce the acts of terrorism committed by the occupation, which, he said, disregards all ethical and humanitarian values.
Hayya called on the Arab and Islamic world to take a firm stand, saying the time had come to break the silence that the occupation exploits to push forward its expansionist agenda in the region.
He said it is the duty of the entire Muslim Ummah to defend Al-Aqsa and support the people of Gaza and Palestine in their struggle.
Any compromise on even a fraction of Al-Aqsa would be an act of betrayal against faith, the nation, and the sacrifices of martyrs, Hayya said.
The liberation of Al-Quds is not merely a political goal, Hayya stated, but a historical and religious certainty, regardless of the obstacles involved.
Nakhaleh: Al-Quds unifying element among Muslims
The Secretary-General of the Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad, Ziad Nakhaleh, stated that the Palestinian people are among the strongest in the world and that Al-Quds serves as a unifying force for Muslims.
'Our people have demonstrated their strength and have not budged in the face of global conspiracies. Al-Quds has always been the greatest weapon in the world.'
Nakhalah honored the martyrs of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, saying 'these brave men fought the enemy with unparalleled courage.'
He said the martyrs, through their sacrifices, 'proved the truth of their promise to God and to the supporters of the Resistance.'
'Despite the sacrifices, the bond of unity within the Resistance in the region will never be broken. The Palestinian people will stand firm on their land and will accept nothing less than their rightful soil.'
People fighting for dignity are invincible: Mezher
Deputy Chief of Popular Front for Palestine Liberation Jamil Mezher stressed that Al-Aqsa Front exposed fragility of Zionist entity, adding that Gaza would remain steadfast against Israeli aggression.
Mezher affirmed that rights must be taken by force, not donation, adding that peoples who fight for their dignity are invincible.
'Resistance will continue until the goals of our people and our nation are achieved in the liberation of Al-Quds and Palestine. The blood of the martyrs will not be shed in vain, but will remain a light illuminating our path to victory.'
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