The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement has warned the Israeli regime against repercussions of harming the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Abu Hamza, spokesman for the Saraya al-Quds Brigades, the Islamic Jihad’s armed wing, said in remarks on Thursday that the “battle will not stop at the geographical borders of Palestine” if any harm was done to the holy Islamic site.
“What is happening on the ground confirms that the resistance factions continue to wage the battle of Al-Aqsa Flood with all determination. The resistance continues to repel aggression in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.”
“We continue, alongside the resistance factions, the enduring battle of al-Aqsa Flood on all levels with determination, bravery, and steadfastness.”
He also underscored the support given to the Palestinian resistance fighters by the chief of the Lebanese resistance movement and the leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement.
“From the heart of the battle, we salute our brothers in Lebanon’s Hezbollah, his eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and to the leader of the Yemen revolution, Sayyed Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, and to the leaders of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.”
“The pure blood in Palestine has started to blossom from Jordan to Tunisia, Bahrain, and beyond.”
The Islamic Jihad and other resistance groups have repeatedly warned Israel “not to play with fire.” The regime has imposed restrictions on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The Islamic Jihad spokesman also denounced the United States for providing the regime with advanced weapons and other military equipment.
“Gaza requires us all to stand up to our responsibilities to shed blood in the face of the Zionist-American arsenal.”
“From the very first moment of the battle, our fighters were in the front lines and are still stationed at their posts,” he said, in reference to Operation Al-Aqsa Storm of October 7, 2023.
“We reject the occupation and will not allow it to settle on the land of Gaza, and the enemy must understand the message well.”
Massive participation urged at International Quds Day demos
The Islamic Jihad spokesman called on the international community, particularly Muslim countries, to fully support the oppressed Palestinian people on the International Quds Day.
“This year’s Al-Quds Day was distinguished by the unity of the fields. Al-Quds has united the fronts this year.”
The International Quds Day was designated by Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic. It is marked annually across the world on the last Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. This year, the event falls on April 5.
Abu Hamza also underscored the key role of Iran in supporting the Palestinian cause.
