Hamas Chief Khaled Mashal strongly condemns brutal attacks on Syria

GAZA, Dec 11 (SABAH): Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas Chief Khaled Mashal has congratulated the Syrian people on their great success, who have fulfilled their dream of freedom, justice and dignified life by showing extraordinary determination, sacrifice and patience in their struggle against tyranny and oppression.

In an interview with Al Arabi channel, Khaled Mashal reiterated that our Palestinian people, especially the refugees living in the Syrian camps, have always stood by the Syrian people and recognize their just cause, as Syria and its people have always done and supported the Palestinian people and their just cause.

He said that Syria is the heart of the Arab world, the pillar of Islam and its historical refuge. “The Syrian people, with their greatness, sincerity and energy, are capable of reconstruction and development, and are determined to establish national unity, which will include all classes and groups by forgetting the past, the spirit of forgiveness and developing with the collective responsibility,” he added.

He said that the Syrian people are capable of giving Syria a leadership role in the region and the world again and play their role in the problems of the Arab and Islamic Ummah, especially the problem of Palestine and Al-Quds.

He said, “We stand by the unity of Syria, its people, sovereignty, territorial integrity and respect for the decisions and authority of the Syrian people.”

“We strongly condemn the brutal attacks on Syria and call on the Muslim Ummah and the world to support Syria against Zionist tyranny and the plots of the occupying powers,” he remarked. He concluded, “O people of Syria! Your success is a sign of success for us and our Ummah, for the victory of Gaza, Al-Quds and Palestine.”