FBIS TRANSLATION OF AYATOLLAH MONTAZERI SPEECH

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• Publication Date: April 30, 2002

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I urce descriptor. Reformist daily headed by Mohsen Mirdamadi. Majles deputy and member of the
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Political group: Ayatollah iAontazeri issued a message supporting the people of Palestine end
condemning Israeli attacks on them. A portion of the statement reads es follows:
The number of Moslems in the world is over a blilien and the number of Zionists is nothing compared to
that. Unfortunately, the poetical and economic power of Islamic counties is controlled by those who are
irlimldated by the great world powers. Although they have all the opportunities, they do not have the
ppwer to make decisions and do not feel enough responsibility to act. AO their actions, political comings
and goings, discussions, and conferences are nothing but talk and slogans.
of the major economic Oilers of great powers is the oil and energy that Islamic countries possess.
y is it that the leaders of Islamic countries are not willing to cooperate and plan to effectively use the
that God has bestowed upon them � even as a temporary measure?
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people have any other choice but to ragout to suicide acts when they are deprived of
ides, their homes and existence are stolen from them, and they are under the aggressive
savallia attacks of the enemy whits leaders of count/Ise and global Organizations, as well as
illt.rnallonul agencies, have nothing to offer but words and slogans?
The oppressed people of Palestine seek the help of al those In power, especially the leaders of Islamic
countries. According to the Prophers tradition, anyone who does not fulfill their [Palestinians, request Is
n a Moslem. How would the powerful Moslems answer to the Moslem nation and God end his
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enger on the day of judgment when they are not prepared to suspend their political and economic
r lations with the Zionist regime, even on a temporary basis?
The country of Palestine belonged to its inhabitants, and for centuries Jews, Christians, Moslems, and the
Mae lived in hamtony together. However, after the World War and the domination of that country by
England, it was deckled to create a Zionist state there. The Zionists were able to purchase approximately
one-sixth of the Palestinian land. Subsequently, through colonial aggression; the massacre of the
Palestinians and making them homeless; and the gathering of Jews from Europe, America, Russiarand
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*rice with the help of the United Nations about fifty percent of the land was taken over and called Israel.
/hey are not even satisfied with this and now they plan to occupy land from the Me to the Euphrates.
iis country was established by means of murder and terror. and they still operate In the same way.
fortunately, the government of America that has also been attacked by terrorists, under the guiseof
Ming terrorism. supports this country (Israeli and ignores the rights of the people of Palestine who are
true owners of the fend. However. a just cause is never subject to the statute of limitation.
In another portion of the message he states: It is utter cruelty and Insult to the oppmesed people of
Palestine if the tyranical government of Israel becomes dominant and the true owners of Palestinian lend
become its dependents with a weak "self-rullng" government. At the very least, the Palestinians should
have an independent government with all the powers and forces and defensive mechanisms and
opportunities with its capital at Holy Gods Penisaleml. In this regard, the Islamic nations should help
them, and the land occupied by Israel should be returned to them. This will benefit both Palestinians and
the Israelis.
Of course, it would be best, if. popular government could be established for the entire territory of
Fiatestine on the basis of popular vote. Unfortunately, with all the bloodshed and animosity that has taken
place during more than fifty years It Is difficult to expect such a thing to happen.
We pray to God, the All Mighty, to enable all his servants to act according to their humane. divine
obligations, and resolve all difficulties and inhumane conflicts.
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