The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has condemned the Israeli military attacks on Gaza which has so far left 282 people dead. In a condolence message released on Sunday, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei denounced Israel, describing its attacks as a "deliberate massacre" of innocent and defenseless civilians.
"What pain greater than Muslim silence on this humanitarian tragedy?" the Leader asked, lamenting the lack of world action on the issue. "Instead of standing up to Israeli war crimes and defending innocent Gazans, some Muslim leaders have paved the way for Tel Aviv to commit these crimes against humanity," he continued.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the contributions of the Bush administration toward the "genocidal Israeli assaults" against Palestinians have further tarnished the US image and world standing.
The UN Security Council has been unable to force an end to Israeli attacks against Gaza due to the intervention of the United States. Washington once again used its veto powers on Sunday to block a resolution calling for an end to the massive ongoing attacks against the impoverished region. The US, a staunch ally to Israel, has so far vetoed over 40 anti-Israeli resolutions sought by the council since 1972.
According to Ayatollah Khamenei, those who masterminded the "abysmal catastrophe" should be personally tried and met with severe reprimand. Monday has been declared by the Leader as a day of national mourning. |