The Leader of Islamic Ummah and oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei: Powerful feelings for Gaza led to Mideast volcanic eruption

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the powerful feelings of the regional nations towards Gaza have been instrumental in the eruption of the region’s volcano.

In a meeting with visiting Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Sunday, The Leader of Islamic Ummah and oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei said every movement that undermines the resistance is detrimental to the future.

The Supreme Leader also warned against the infiltration of the Islamic resistance by pro-reconciliation elements.

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei said some of the elements contributing to Islamic Awakening in the region and the reason behind the recent victories in Palestine are in part indebted to the resolve of the Palestinian people and resistance groups

“On the issue of Palestine, Iran is steadfast and sincere and will always remain by the Palestinian people and the resistance,” The Leader of Islamic Ummah and oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei said.

Haniyeh, for his part, praised Iranian support for Palestine and said Hamas’ three main strategies are the liberation of all Palestinian lands, resistance and rejecting reconciliation talks and emphasis on the Islamic nature of the Palestine issue.

Haniyeh, who arrived in Tehran on Friday for an official three-day visit, is also scheduled to hold talks with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.