Office of Grand Ayatullah Sistani Condemns Israeli Massacre in Gaza, Calls for Urgent International Action

The office of the esteemed religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, has issued a statement condemning the grave massacre carried out by the Israeli army yesterday in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces targeted a school for displaced individuals, resulting in a significant number of innocent civilian casualties. This incident is part of a series of crimes committed by the Israeli military over the past ten months.

The statement emphasized that recent operations included targeted assassinations of prominent Palestinian leaders, raising concerns about violations of the sovereignty of several countries in the region. It warned of the heightened risk of major confrontations that could lead to catastrophic outcomes for various nations and their peoples.

The statement noted that words fall short in condemning these heinous crimes perpetrated by “human monsters” who have abandoned humanitarian values and noble principles. It criticized the unlimited support these acts receive from certain major powers, which obstructs the enforcement of international laws concerning perpetrators of crimes against humanity.

The statement once again called on the international community to confront this brutality and prevent Israeli forces from continuing their plans to inflict further harm on the oppressed Palestinian people. It also urged Islamic nations to unite and collaborate in pressing for an end to the genocide in Gaza and to provide additional support to its dignified residents.