Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in 2020, had reportedly devised a terror plan
A recent report from the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) sheds light on disturbing claims about Iran’s involvement in helping Hamas in the tragic incident that claimed 1,300 lives, including 27 Americans. The report suggests that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who wields considerable power in Iran, played a prominent role in crafting the plan.
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According to a translation from Khamenei’s propaganda outlet, Kayhan, in 2020 the late Iranian global terrorist Qasem Soleimani was allegedly behind the scheme. Soleimani was assassinated by the US military in early January 2020 because of his involvement in most of the deaths. More than 600 American military personnel.
The MEMRI report is deeply concerning, referring to Khamenei’s intentions and ambitions in August 2022 and August 2023, where he indicated his desire to “completely conquer” Israel. This information raises serious questions about Iran’s involvement in this tragic event and its broader geopolitical goals.
According to a translation from Kayhan, reported in August 2023, the previous year, Iran’s leader, Khamenei, promised “imminent victory,” and this year, he declared “complete victory.” Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was suggested as part of this imminent victory. The importance of these promises and statements combined with the clarity and strength of the statements and positions made by Khamenei in his meeting with the leaders and ambassadors of Islamic countries on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday has a deep meaning and essence.
When asked about the MEMRI report, the U.S. State Department spokesman ordered US Newzs Digital to conduct a media interview with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
The highest level of U.S. Diplomat Antony Blinken acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Iran and Hamas, stressing that Hamas has depended on Iran’s support for years. However, regarding the specific attack in question, Blinken clarified at the time of his statement that there was no direct evidence to confirm Iranian involvement in planning or assisting the attack. He noted that the absence of such evidence did not definitively rule out Iranian involvement; It simply means that the proof has not yet been established. Blinken also highlighted the enduring relationship between Iran and Hamas.
Hamas’ statements coincide with the findings of the MEMRI report, which suggests that planning for the attack has been in progress for years. In an interview broadcast on Russia’s Today TV on October 8, senior Hamas official Ali Baraka explained that in recent years, Hamas has adopted a more “rational” approach, refraining from joining Islamic Jihad in its recent war. MEMRI handled the translation and dissemination of Baraka’s interview.
The U.S. has officially classified Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization, while Iran’s theocratic state holds the unfortunate distinction of being designated as the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Lior Haiat, the spokesperson for Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, conveyed to Fox News Digital on the first day of the recent conflict, “These terrorist organizations, namely Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, are essentially acting as proxies for the Ayatollah regime in Iran. ” He further emphasized that there is no doubt that Tehran is operating “behind the scenes” in support of this ongoing conflict against Israel.
MEMRI, staffed by experts fluent in Persian and Arabic, actively monitors media outlets across the Muslim world to identify trends and potential indicators of terrorist activities. The organization’s president and founder, Yigal Carmon, is a retired colonel from the Israel Defense Forces and has served as a counterterrorism adviser to two Israeli prime ministers. In a notable August 31 article titled “Signs of Possible War in September-October,” as reported by Fox News Digital, Carmon accurately predicted the outbreak of the recent conflict.
In the preamble to its well-known 1998 Hamas Covenant, the Islamist extremist group outlined its primary objective, which is that “Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it.”
Hamas reiterates its stance in article 7 of its manifesto, declaring that “The Day of Judgment will not come about until Muslims fight Jews and kill them. Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: ‘O Muslim, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.'”
In an earlier article from May 2018, MEMRI highlighted the “Great Return March” campaign, asserting that it was a Hamas-sponsored initiative with the express goal of breaching the border fence and entering Israeli territory.
MEMRI’s analysis at the time revealed that the campaign received full support from Hamas, as indicated by statements from Hamas officials, campaign managers, participants, and supporters. The primary objective of the campaign was to breach the border fence and enter Israeli territory, potentially advancing on Israeli communities.
The investigation also identified special units, such as a fence-cutting unit and a border-storming unit, which were specifically designed for the purpose of entering Israeli territory. While campaign organizers insisted the marches would be peaceful, some people on Gazan social media platforms called for violence against residents of these communities, referring to them as “infidels” and inciting violence.
This ominous prediction culminated in the tragic Act 2 of the “Great March of Return” orchestrated by Hamas, which five years later led to the worst attacks on Jews since the Holocaust.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry and U.N. from US Newzs Digital Despite several press inquiries to the Mission, no responses were received.