Statement of Sayed al-Sistani's office on the continuous shelling of the Gaza Strip

The Office of His Eminence supreme religious authority Sayed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani issued a statement about the continuous shelling of the Gaza Strip in Palestine in various areas.
Below is the text of the statement:

These days, the Gaza Strip is being subjected to continuous shelling and intense attacks, and-until this time-more than six thousand innocent civilians, a mix of martyrs and wounded, have fallen victim to this conflict, and caused the displacement of large numbers of them from their homes, and the destruction of large residential areas, and the shelling targets various areas until there is no longer a safe place to shelter people.

At the same time, the occupation army imposes a suffocating siege on the Gaza Strip, which recently included even water, food, medicine and other necessities of life. This cruel measure inflicts immense suffering on the locals who are left helpless and powerless. It appears as if the occupiers seek retribution from them, attempting to compensate for their monumental failures in recent confrontations.

These atrocities unfold in full view and hearing of the entire world, without any restraint or deterrence. Worse still, there are those who endorse these criminal acts, justifying them under the pretext of self-defense!

The whole world is called upon to stand up to this terrible atrocity and to prevent the occupation forces from continuing to implement its plans to inflict further harm on the oppressed Palestinian people.

Ending the plight of this noble nation, which has persisted for seven decades, lies in recognizing their legitimate rights and removing the occupation from their usurped lands. This is the only path to usher in security and peace to this region. Without this resolution, the resistance against the aggressors will persist, and the vortex of violence will claim more innocent lives."

And there is no might or power except with Allah, the Almighty.