Iran Welcomes "Palestinian Victory and Israeli Defeat"

Iran welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian armed faction Hamas in the Gaza Strip on the 16th local time, calling it "a victory for Palestine and a defeat for Israel."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated in a declaration, "We welcome the resistance of Palestine," adding, "The patience of the Gaza Strip residents and the steadfast resistance of Palestine have forced the Zionist (Israeli) regime to retreat."

He further noted that Israel was defeated after committing harsh crimes, including killing thousands of women and children during its military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also called for the full implementation of the agreement, which includes the complete cessation of mass killings and murders in the Gaza Strip, the full withdrawal of occupying forces, and the immediate expansion of aid, along with the prompt start of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also regarded this ceasefire agreement as a victory for Palestine, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, welcomed the ceasefire, stating that "the Zionist regime has failed to achieve its strategic objectives."

According to mediators such as Qatar, Israel and Hamas agreed the previous day to a three-stage ceasefire to halt six weeks of fighting, exchange hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and discuss a permanent ceasefire.

However, difficulties have arisen as Israel postponed the cabinet meeting to vote on the ceasefire, claiming Hamas violated part of the agreement, while Hamas denied this and insisted it fully accepts the ceasefire agreement announced by the mediators.

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