“We have no doubt that measures should be taken to deter the Zionist regime and its atrocities.  Certainly, cutting the vital arteries of the Zionist regime, and political and economic relations can be effective in forcing the Zionist regime to end all these atrocities.” Agence France-Presse, “Iran's Raisi, Erdogan pledge to contain Gaza violence,” Al-Monitor, January 23, 2024, https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/01/irans-raisi-erdogan-pledge-contain-gaza-violence.

In a televised response to the Hamas-Israel temporary ceasefire:

“Had it not been for the losses on the battlefield, the Zionist regime would not have agreed to the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of prisoners…[the resistance will] force the Zionist enemy to exchange all the prisoners on a wider scale.” “Ziyad al-Nakhalah: Israel failed to achieve goals as four-day truce in Gaza takes effect,” Nour News, November 24, 2023, https://nournews.ir/en/news/155887/Ziyad-al-Nakhalah-Israel-failed-to-achieve-goals-as-four-day-truce-in-Gaza-takes-effect.

In a televised response to the Hamas-Israel temporary ceasefire:

“The enemy’s goals of ending the resistance and crushing it still in place, so we must continue the battle to neutralize the enemy’s goals. The Zionist enemy will continue its aggression more brutally.”“Ziyad al-Nakhalah: Israel failed to achieve goals as four-day truce in Gaza takes effect,” Nour News, November 24, 2023, https://nournews.ir/en/news/155887/Ziyad-al-Nakhalah-Israel-failed-to-achieve-goals-as-four-day-truce-in-Gaza-takes-effect.

"Muslim states must not cooperate economically with the Zionist regime, but denounce these catastrophes and crimes vociferously and without hesitation in all international forums. The scale and circumstances of what is going on must be clarified. The Zionist regime must be condemned, and the entire Muslim world must be mobilized against it.”“Iran’s Khamenei Calls For Blockade Of Israel,” Iran International, November 1, 2024, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202311017715.

“If it weren’t for America’s support and its military backing, the corrupt, fraudulent, and deceitful Zionist regime would have collapsed in the very first week” of Operation al-Aqsa Flood.

“The Islamic world should not forget that in the crucial issue of Gaza, those standing against the oppressed Palestinian nation were the United States, France and Britain.”

“One of the shameless acts of the West is accusing Palestinian fighters of terrorism.” “Iran’s Khamenei Calls For Blockade Of Israel,” Iran International, November 1, 2024, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202311017715.

“The crimes of the Zionist regime have crossed the red lines, and this may force everyone to take action. Washington asks us to not do anything, but they keep giving widespread support to Israel. The U.S. sent messages to the Axis of Resistance but received a clear response on the battlefield.” (Tweet) Agence France-Presse, “Iran's Raisi Says Israeli Actions ‘May Force Everyone' to Act,” Voice of America, October 29, 2024, https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-s-raisi-says-israeli-actions-may-force-everyone-to-act/7332056.html.

Joint AQIM-JNIM statement praising Hamas and encouraging violence on Israel:

“We congratulate your actions and urge you to continue, biting your teeth with patience on the path of jihad…complete what you began and seek help from God alone for it is He who guarantees victory…we in al-Qaeda are racing against time to obtain the ability to reach you to liberate Jerusalem. Our ranks are stacked together, loud and boastful…Hasten and seek forgiveness from your Lord…and light a fire in the West Bank under the feet of the Jews…so rise up and fight the Jews and those who protect the Jews.” Caleb Weiss, “Al-Qaeda’s North and West African branches respond to the Hamas-led invasion of Israel,” Foundation for Defense of Democracies, October 13, 2023, https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/10/13/al-qaedas-north-and-west-african-branches-respond-to-the-hamas-led-invasion-of-israel/.

“Those who rush towards normalisation with the Zionist project must know, and they do know, that this is their acknowledgment that Palestine is not ours, and that Jerusalem with its mosque is not ours.”Nidal Al-Mughrabi, “Islamic Jihad chief denounces normalisation talks with Israel,” Reuters, October 6, 2023, https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/islamic-jihad-chief-denounces-normalisation-talks-with-israel-2023-10-06/.

Speech at Gaza’s Omari Mosque regarding Jewish visits to Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque:

“The continuation of the Zionist aggression and their brutality against Jerusalem and the holy shrines will be the cause of a major battle…[dragging] the entire region into an open religious war.” “Hamas threatens violence over ‘violations against’ holy site,” Arab Weekly, September 23, 2022, https://thearabweekly.com/hamas-threatens-violence-over-violations-against-holy-site.

In an interview with Al Jazeera:

“Lebanon – where Hizbullah is – has been attacked and its lands occupied, and it is also the enemy of our enemy. Why should we not cooperate with the enemy of our enemy in order to liberate our land? We have a common enemy and one land, so why not cooperate in order to liberate it? I don't just accept this. I think it is our duty to cooperate on all levels, in order to liberate the land and get rid of this cancer on our land.”“Senior Hamas Official Mahmoud Al-Zahar: This Land Is Not Suitable For A Two-State Solution; The Israelis Should Leave – Netanyahu Should Go Live With His Father In The U.S., And Lieberman With His Father In Russia,” Middle East Media Research Institute, May 26, 2021, https://www.memri.org/reports/senior-hamas-official-mahmoud-al-zahar-land-not-suitable-two-state-solution-israelis-should.