The Imam's relevant writings had two main points of focus: Resisting the great despotic powers, and aiding Palestine and standing against its usurper Israel.
Imam Khomeini for decades had called for a unity against the Zionist regime.
He initiated a movement to free the occupied Quds even before the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
The issue of Palestine is a priority for the Islamic government of Iran and devotees of Imam Khomeini never hide their resistance against the oppression of the Israelis.
True faithful are in fact proud of our restless attempts to help Palestinians get their occupied lands back. This is totally in line with the principles of Islamic revolution.
According to Imam, the issue of Quds is not a private or personal issue. It is neither the exclusive problem of one country nor a present-day problem of all Muslims. Rather, it is a phenomenon concerning the monotheists and faithful people of all ages-past, present and future. "
Imam Khomeini also advised all relevant Iranian authorities to raise the Palestinian issue at international forums and on the world arena.
In recent months, tensions are running across the region over US President Donald Trump’s announcement of the so-called deal of the century on the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict on January 28. The proposal was negotiated with Israel but without the Palestinians.
Defying international outcry, Trump announced the general provisions of the so-called “Deal of the Century” at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side.
The controversial plan is a brainchild of Trump’s Jewish son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner and other key pro-Israeli figures.
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