Tehran says Hamas attacks sign of 'confidence'
The spokesperson for the Palestinian Ministry of Information, Nasser Kanaani, emphasized that the recent operation employed elements of surprise and a combination of tactics, reflecting the confidence of the Palestinian people in confronting the occupying forces. These attacks demonstrated the perceived vulnerability of the Zionist regime and showcased the initiative held by Palestinian youth, according to government spokesperson Ali Bahadori-Jahromi, as reported by IRNA, the state news agency.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 06:03 | 07 October 2023
- Modified Date: 06:03 | 07 October 2023
Iran's foreign ministry said attacks by its ally Hamas on Saturday were proof of the Palestinians' increased confidence in the face of Israel, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
"In this operation, the element of surprise and other combined methods were used, which show the Palestinian people's confidence in the face of the occupiers," ISNA quoted ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani as telling the agency in an interview.
The attacks "proved that the Zionist regime is more vulnerable than ever and that the initiative is in the hands of Palestinian youth," government spokesperson Ali Bahadori-Jahromi told state news agency IRNA.
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