TEHRAN – A senior Hamas official, Mahmoud Mardawi, has expressed deep appreciation for the recent statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing that these remarks reinforce Iran's commitment to the Palestinian cause and Resistance.

Mardawi highlighted that Iran’s backing, especially through actions like the True Promise Operation II, plays a crucial role in resisting Israeli occupation.

In reference to the Leader’s Friday address, Mardawi underscored the significance of such public support in bolstering the Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance movements, particularly amid growing international pressure and strong U.S. backing for Israel. According to him, these expressions of solidarity embolden Resistance groups in their fight against Israeli aggression.

He also pointed out that the True Promise Operation II dealt a significant blow to Israel's leadership, specifically to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who believed the Resistance could be subdued by targeting its key figures. Mardawi emphasized that this operation marked an essential countermeasure against escalating violence and attempts to weaken the Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance.

Iran, in a retaliatory move, launched a missile attack on Israeli-occupied territories on Tuesday night. The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that approximately 90% of the missiles successfully struck their intended targets. The strikes were carried out in response to the assassinations of prominent Resistance leaders, including Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforooshan.

Iran’s Defense Minister revealed that the operation targeted key Israeli military installations, including an intelligence headquarters and three military bases linked to the Israeli government. He stressed that the operation was executed with over 90% accuracy and fully adhered to international law, adding that no civilian areas were targeted during the strikes.