Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sent a letter to Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected chairman of Hamas's political bureau, congratulating him and vowing that Iran stands with Hamas 'until the liberation of Jerusalem,' according to a report by security analyst Yair Goldblatt.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sent a letter to Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected chairman of Hamas's political bureau, congratulating him on his election and expressing continued support for the 'resistance.' The letter, reported by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, states that Iran stands with Hamas and all fighters on the battlefield to continue the path of resistance until the liberation of Jerusalem. Ghalibaf also said that the killed leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar will not disrupt the resistance body, but rather mark the beginning of a new chapter of rage and determination.
This development follows earlier messages of support from other regional actors. Earlier today, Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin called al-Hayya to congratulate him, as The Zioneer reported. On Monday evening, Hezbollah issued a statement congratulating al-Hayya and expressing confidence in the continuity of the resistance. The flurry of messages underscores the importance of the Hamas leadership transition for Iran and its allies, as al-Hayya takes over after the assassination of his predecessor.
The Zioneer has also previously reported on Ghalibaf's meeting with Hamas Shura Council Chairman Muhammad Darwish in early July, where he emphasized that diplomacy should preserve the achievements of the fighters. The current letter aligns with Iran's longstanding policy of backing Hamas and other Palestinian factions.
The report is based on a single source, and the full text of the letter has not been independently verified. Further details on the timing and context of the letter remain awaited.
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- DevelopingChannel 14's Noam Amir calls for elimination of new Hamas leader al-Hayya
- DevelopingHamas Official Hamdan: Election of al-Hayya Signals Continued Resistance
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