ShareKUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutonji condemned the Zionist entity’s relentless military aggression, which has persisted despite the ceasefire, with over 650 Palestinians killed in recent weeks. In his speech at an event marking Al-Quds Day on Thursday, he described the continued violence as an “insatiable thirst for Palestinian blood.”
Observed on the last Friday of Ramadan, Al-Quds Day was established by Imam Khomeini as a global call to resist Zionist occupation, which Toutonji referred to as a “malignant tumor” implanted in the heart of the Islamic world by global powers. The ambassador decried the blockade on Gaza, particularly during Ramadan, where even humanitarian and medical aid was deliberately withheld. He called on Muslim nations to “expose the conspiracy behind this siege and confront the unprecedented US military, political, and financial support for the Zionist entity.”
He stressed that resistance against occupation is a legitimate right under the UN Charter and urged stronger regional backing for Palestinian fighters defending their land and dignity. Toutonji warned that normalization with the Zionist entity is a betrayal of Palestinian blood, emphasizing that the occupation’s goal is not just war but total displacement — from Gaza to the West Bank, aiming to erase Palestine from the map. He called for enforcing International Court of Justice rulings against Zionist leaders, demanding accountability for their crimes.
Describing Operation Al-Aqsa Flood as a defining moment, Toutonji declared that it “shattered the illusion of the Zionist entity’s invincibility” and forced the occupation into an unprecedented crisis. He accused the Zionist entity of systematically blocking humanitarian aid, expanding military operations, and dismantling UNRWA as part of a broader strategy to replace Palestinians with settlers.
History, he warned, will remember those who stood for justice and those who armed the oppressors. He reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, urging the world to reject Zionist atrocities, amplify Palestinian voices, and demand the return of displaced families to their homes. “Victory is inevitable. It is only a matter of time,” said the ambassador.
On the anniversary of International Quds Day and the deep historical meanings it carries, deeply rooted in the hearts of Muslims, Jassem Qabazard, a member of the Kuwait-Iran Friendship Association, highlighted the solidarity of the two countries towards the legitimate Palestinian cause.
He pointed out the strong bond between the two nations in support of Palestine’s right to self-determination and the liberation of its lands from Zionist occupation. He emphasized the importance of solidarity between Iran and Kuwait in championing the Palestinian cause.
“Perhaps it is of utmost importance to praise the Kuwaiti humanitarian role in extending a helping hand to the honorable people of Gaza in their ordeal,” said Qabazard. He highlighted Kuwait’s continuous efforts to send humanitarian aid, including food, clothing, medicine, and logistical services such as ambulances and medical teams, to support Gaza’s suffering population during this critical period. This solidarity, he noted, strengthens the international call for Palestinian liberation, reaffirming both countries’ dedication to standing by the Palestinian people in their fight for justice and freedom.
