Top Bahraini cleric slams opening of new Israeli embassy in Manama

Bahrain’s most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has denounced the ruling Al Khalifah regime for allowing Israel to open a new embassy in the capital Manama, warning that the step is in line with the destructive and unconstructive role that the Tel Avic regime plays in the region.

Sheikh Qassim said in a statement on Saturday that the inauguration of the diplomatic mission represents a declaration of war against the God, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and all Muslims worldwide.

He pointed out that “moharebeh” or “war against God” is among the most critical issues that believers must deal with, stressing that the menace must be dealt with properly in order for truth to prevail over falsehood and the religion of Islam to be preserved.