{"id":313914,"date":"2023-12-01T08:36:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T07:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=313914"},"modified":"2025-11-04T19:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:49:02","slug":"how-to-make-sense-of-khameneis-contradictory-remarks-on-gaza-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/terrorism-a-fundamentalism\/how-to-make-sense-of-khameneis-contradictory-remarks-on-gaza-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Sense of Khamenei\u2019s Contradictory Remarks on Gaza Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During a meeting with commanders and Basij forces on November 29, Ali Khamenei<\/a>, the Supreme Leader of the Iranian regime, aimed to uplift the spirits of his loyal followers. Adopting a somewhat boastful and celebratory tone, he sought to project strength and triumph in the Gaza conflict, stating, “The storm of Al-Aqsa is not something that will be silenced; they should know that this situation will not continue.”<\/p>\n

Khamenei also stated<\/a>, \u201cThe historic event of the Al-Aqsa storm was able, in the true sense of the word, to disrupt the calculations of American policies in this region, and God willing, this storm will continue and will disrupt the American agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite previous denials of his regime’s involvement in the October 7 attack, this threat made it evident that Khamenei acknowledges his regime’s significant and decisive role in the ongoing conflict and bloodshed in the region. Moreover, the statement “they should know that this situation will not continue” reveals his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.<\/p>\n

Khamenei’s statements, beyond attempting to convey triumph, also contained contradictions. While pledging that the situation “will not continue,” he simultaneously expressed a wish that “it will continue, God willing.”<\/p>\n

This inconsistency arises from his confusion regarding regional conditions and developments in the Gaza war, highlighting the crises his regime faces. Additionally, Khamenei displayed callousness by openly expressing a desire for the tragic situation in Gaza, involving tens of thousands of casualties, nearly two million refugees, and a city in ruins.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader then redirected his attention to the regional and Palestinian context, delving into the “solution to the Palestinian issue” and once again advocating for a “referendum for all Palestinian lands,” publicly undermining the two-state solution. This move further highlighted his regime’s isolation, placing him in opposition to the legitimate Palestinian government, international consensus, and the recent Islamic conference.<\/p>\n

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Mojtaba Abtahi, Palestinian Uprising Conference SG: "Years ago, when His Eminence [the Supreme Leader] advised that the #WestBank<\/a> ought to be armed, the enemy perceived that #Iran<\/a> is disheartened by the developments in #Gaza<\/a>… Many in our country questioned why only Islamic\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qjz0mIBLQE<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) November 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n