Rahbar Letter to Palestine PM

Gaza Victory

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Dear Mujahid Brother Ismail Haniya,

Peace be upon you for your patience.

The 20-day perseverance of you, the courageous resistance fighters and the people of Gaza against one of the most atrocious war crimes in the history of the world has hoisted the flag of glory overhead the Islamic Ummah. You have proven that Muslim hearts filled with confidence in God and the Day of Judgment, which will not bow to oppression, can create such heroism that will bring the arrogant powers of the world and their well-equipped armies to their knees.

The army, which you have managed with your perseverance to keep outside Gaza City for the past 20 days, is the same army that took large portions of three Arab states in just six days.

You must be proud of your unshakable faith in God Almighty and his promises, you must be proud of your courage, patience and sacrifices, as today, the whole of the Muslim world is proud of it. Your resistance has brought shame on the US, the Zionist regime and their supporters, the United Nations, and the hypocrites in the Islamic Ummah.

Today, not only Muslim nations, but also many European and American nations have acknowledged your righteousness. In our eyes, you are victorious today and with the continuation of your resistance, you will further bring shame to the enemy.

You must remember that "Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor has He become displeased," and that "Soon your Lord will give you so that you shall be well pleased," God willing.

Nevertheless, atrocities committed in Gaza and the death of innocent Palestinians, especially the children, has deeply saddened us. Our entire nation is in mourning because of the crimes committed by the occupiers of Palestine which are broadcast from our television channels everyday.

May God make your reward great and hasten your victory. As God Almighty never goes back on His promises and has said "And surely Allah will help him who helps His cause; most surely Allah is Strong, Mighty" and "Those who strive, strive for their own good …"

Those in the Arab world who have committed treachery must know that a fate no better than that of the Jews involved in the Battle of the Confederates [al-Ahzab] will befall them, as God almighty has said "He also brought down their allies among the people of the scripture
from their secure positions …"

The nations of the world stand beside the people and resistance fighters of Gaza. Any government that goes against the will of its nation will further distance itself from its people and the fate of such government is obvious..

They must remember that the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has said "Living a life of defeat is death and a death with dignity is life."

I salute you and the resistance fighters of Gaza and the oppressed and resistant people of Gaza.

Aside from the Islamic Republic of Iran's government efforts to provide aid for you, which is our duty, I pray for you day and night. I wish you patience and victory from God Almighty.

Peace be upon you and peace be upon righteous servants of God and so may God’s mercy and blessings.

Sayyed Ali Hussaini Khamenei
18 Muharram 1430