Iran鈥檚 Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected allegations Tuesday about his country鈥檚 role in Hamas attacks against Israel, but said Iran will continue supporting Palestinians, media reported. It was the first reaction to the war by Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters in the country.
However, Khamenei said, 鈥淲e defend Palestine, we defend the fights.鈥� He praised Palestinians as 鈥渃apable, smart and courageous鈥� young Palestinians. He said the disaster for Israel came because mistakes by Israel against Palestinians.
The Associated Press
