Velayati: Israel Forced into Ceasefire After Failing to Achieve Its Goals
Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Praises Palestinian Resistance and Honors the Martyrs of Gaza
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening, Ali Akbar Velayati, stated that the Zionist regime failed to achieve any of its declared objectives and was therefore compelled to accept a ceasefire — a clear indication of its defeat.
According to Mehr News Agency, in his message to the Specialized Conference on Islamic Awakening focused on “Developments in Palestinian Resistance and the Memorial of Martyr Muhammad al-Durrah and the Martyred Children of Gaza,” Velayati praised the convening of this significant gathering at such a critical juncture in the history of the Islamic world.
He emphasized that as the oppressed yet steadfast people of Palestine stand against the Zionist war machine with faith, sacrifice, and perseverance, they once again demonstrate to the world the truth and legitimacy of resistance.
He emphasized, “The convening of this valuable conference at such a critical juncture in the history of the Islamic world — as the oppressed and resilient people of Palestine stand firm against the Zionist war machine, demonstrating once again through their faith, sacrifice, and steadfastness the righteousness of resistance — is a blessed and commendable initiative.”
Seventy Years of Oppression and Unwavering Resolve
Velayati stressed that for over seventy years, the Palestinian people have endured military occupation, economic blockade, and psychological warfare by the enemies of Islam, yet they have never deviated from the path of freedom and resistance.
He recalled the memory of Martyr Muhammad al-Durrah, the defenseless child whose martyrdom awakened the conscience of the world, along with the thousands of martyred children of Gaza, who have now become global symbols of both oppression and dignity.
Resistance and the Shift in the Balance of Power
Highlighting recent developments, Velayati affirmed that Palestinian resistance has once again proven that no power can extinguish the will of a faithful and awakened nation.
The brutal aggression of the Zionist regime in Gaza — through bombings of schools, hospitals, and residential areas — was met with a decisive response by the resistance forces. This response altered the balance of power and rendered the enemy incapable of achieving its objectives.
Ceasefire as an Admission of Defeat
The Senior Adviser to the Supreme Leader on International Affairs noted:
“After months of war and atrocities, while the Zionist regime failed to realize any of its declared goals, it was ultimately forced to accept a ceasefire. This is an explicit acknowledgment of military and political defeat by the occupying regime — and a victory for the resistance.”
Velayati added that Hamas and other resistance groups, relying on the faith, unity, and steadfastness of the Palestinian people, have once again demonstrated that the path to dignity and freedom lies through jihad and perseverance.
However, he cautioned that although this ceasefire has brought a temporary halt to aggression, true peace will only be achieved when the roots of occupation are uprooted from the land of Palestine, the Palestinian refugees return to their homeland, the Palestinian nation lives in honor from the river to the sea, and Al-Quds is liberated as the eternal capital of Palestine.
Islamic Awakening: A Living Force Beyond Borders
Velayati further noted that today, the axis of Islamic resistance — from Gaza and the West Bank to Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, with Iran at its core — has shown that Islamic Awakening is not merely an intellectual or political movement, but the manifestation of a nation’s faith in the divine promise:
“And We desired to show favor to those who were oppressed in the land, and to make them leaders and inheritors.”
(Qur’an 28:5)
He affirmed that the wave of awakening and awareness among Muslim nations is more alive and dynamic today than ever before. This awakening extends not only across battlefields, but also through cultural, media, political, and academic spheres — successfully raising global consciousness about the truth of the Palestinian cause.
The memory of the martyred children of Gaza, as well as the martyrs of the 12-day war between Iran and the Zionist regime and other oppressed martyrs of the Islamic nation, shines like guiding stars on the path of resistance. Their pure blood has nourished the blessed tree of resistance, making it firm and unbreakable.
The Decline of Global Arrogance
The message emphasized, “Today, more than ever, the global hegemonic system is in confusion and decline before the truth of resistance and the awakening of nations.
The soft power of Islamic resistance has undermined the claimed legitimacy of Zionism and its Western supporters, exposing to the world the true face of those who falsely claim to uphold democracy and human rights.”
In this path, the responsibility of scholars, intellectuals, elites, and media figures is immense. Through enlightenment, deep analysis, and constant engagement with the people, they must further expand awareness and unity within the Islamic Ummah.
In this context, the responsibility of scholars, thinkers, elites, and media figures is immense.
With enlightenment, deep analysis, and constant connection with the people, they must work to further expand awareness and unity within the Islamic Ummah.
In conclusion, Velayati honored the memory of the oppressed martyrs of Palestine and the innocent children who fell victim to the brutality of occupation.
He expressed sincere gratitude to the organizers of the conference, to the scholars and distinguished personalities contributing to the clarification of the humanitarian, cultural, legal, and strategic dimensions of the Palestinian issue, and he prayed to Almighty God for the success of all who serve the cause of Al-Quds al-Sharif. (PW)