The supporters of the Intifada or Palestinian uprising concluded their two-day conference in Tehran by condemning U.S. policy towards the Middle East. The Iranian state news agency reports that they issued a statement declaring the U.S. responsible for Israel's aggression against the Palestinians. Participants at the Tehran conference blame Washington for what they describe as gross violations of human rights and United Nations conventions. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed similar sentiments in a message to the conference, stating that U.S. policies have inflicted heavy blows on the Palestinian people. This conference was organized by Ali Akbar Mohtashami Pour, a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and one of the founders of the Hezbollah guerrilla group in the early 1980s. Among the attendees were Ramadan Abdullah Shallah, the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Ahmed Jibril, the leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command. Both groups oppose peace with Israel and have claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks against Israelis.
Intifada Conference Concludes in Tehran - 2002-06-04
The Intifada conference in Tehran ended with participants condemning U.S. policies and holding it responsible for Israeli aggression against Palestinians. Key figures included Iranian leaders and representatives of militant Palestinian groups. This event highlights Iran's continued support for Palestinian resistance and opposition to U.S. influence in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A conference in Tehran concluded with participants condemning U.S. policies and blaming them for Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
- The conference was organized by a prominent Iranian political figure.
- Key militant Palestinian leaders attended, emphasizing Iran's support for their cause.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Second Intifada was a period of intensified conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, with Iran supporting Palestinian resistance groups.
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