TEHRAN – The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, held around the world on November 29, once again brought together diverse voices in defense of the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas issued a statement stressing that international solidarity remains critical in supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people in their continued struggle for freedom, dignity and independence. The resistance group called on Muslims, activists and “freedom seekers” around the world to speak out against Israel’s violation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and “acts of terrorism” in the occupied West Bank and al-Quds. Hamas also stressed that increased public pressure could lead to calls for border crossings to be opened, facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and paving the way for reconstruction efforts in the besieged region.
At the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message highlighting the immense suffering endured in Gaza and the West Bank. He noted that while hunger, disease and trauma were widespread, survivors were mourning the deaths of tens of thousands of people, nearly a third of whom were children. “The killing of so many civilians, the repeated displacement of entire populations, and the obstruction of humanitarian assistance should never be tolerated under any circumstances,” he said. He also pointed to ongoing challenges in the occupied West Bank, including settlement expansion, settler violence, and threats of eviction, demolition and annexation. President Guterres reiterated his call for an end to the illegal occupation and irreversible progress towards a two-state solution, and affirmed the Palestinian people’s right to dignity, justice and self-determination.
In addition to these calls, the head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Organization, Hojatleslam Mohammad Komi, issued a powerful message on his X account: “People of the world…support Gaza. Silence is an unforgivable crime.”
Mr. Komi’s words resonate deeply on this day of solidarity, reminding the international community that silence in the face of injustice is itself a moral failing. His position reflects a broader commitment to amplifying the Palestinian cause and ensuring that the struggle for dignity and independence remains at the forefront of global consciousness.