Supreme Leader: "Israel" at Weakest Position

Source: Alalam.ir, 27-5-2008
TEHRAN--Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday told the visiting political leader of Hamas that the Zionist regime was now at its weakest position and unable to confront the resisting Palestinians.
"It is evident today that the Zionist regime is at its lowest ebb and is unable to resist the patient Palestinian people," Khamenei was quoted by state radio as telling the Syria-based Khaled Meshaal.
He said that thank God the Palestinian people have stood like a mountain despite the disaster and he added that the ones who choose a path that is not one of resistance will pay a price and be disgraced in the eyes of God.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution praised the brave stance of Hamas officials and the Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya and expressed his deep regret over the ongoing situation of the Palestinian people, particularly the blockade of Gaza Strip and the daily killing of innocent women and children.
Meshaal said in the meeting that the people of Gaza are suffering from a disastrous situation and added that despite all the pressures, the Palestinian people would never stop their resistance; nor would they hesitate for a moment in supporting the democratic government of Hamas.
He added that the firm determination of the Palestinian nation has led to the strengthening of the resistance movement.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said the US and "Israeli" regime are unable to halt the positive measures of the countries in the Middle East region.
The president made the remarks in a meeting with the visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani on Monday, stressing that the regional countries could resolve their problems through unity, cooperation and helping each other.
Ahmadinejad warned about renewed enemies' attempt to sow discord in the region and stated that the recent agreement among the Lebanese feuding factions in Doha should be preserved.
The Iranian president also lauded Qatar's role in resolving Lebanon's political deadlock as "constructive", saying, "the country can even play a more constructive role in the region."
"The Doha meeting and the following agreements were all good experiences for the regional states to resolve their problems themselves", Ahmadinejad said.