Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has condemned Israel’s crimes against Palestinians, saying the Zionist regime and its allies should be brought to justice. In a telephone conversation with Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal on Saturday, Ahmadinejad said, “Crimes against Palestinians have reached their peak. The Zionists and their masters should know that they are regarded as accomplice in these crimes and will be put on trial in future. Today the Zionists have reached a dead end in Palestine and will not benefit from their criminal acts.” He called on the Palestinians to be patient and rely on God, saying, “I am sure that the Palestinian people will pass through the hard times honorably and successfully.” Ahmadinejad said supporting the Palestinian nation is a religious duty, and Iran will stand by them to the day of victory.
Meshaal, for his part, expressed appreciation for Iran’s support for Palestine. He briefed Ahmadinejad on the latest developments in the occupied territories and asserted that the Zionist regime must end the siege of Gaza. “Although Gaza’s agricultural and industrial sectors have been harmed seriously and Palestinians are under heavy pressure, they will continue resistance to achieve victory,” Meshaal observed