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Middle East Eye
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Muslim Brotherhood rallies around Iran, calls for Islamic unity against Israel
The Muslim Brotherhood, one of the most powerful political entities in the Middle East, has rallied around Iran in the wake of Israel's devastating strikes on the country and urged disparate Muslim groups to unite and 'confront the Zionist entity'. In a letter addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday, the acting head of the movement, Salah Abdel Haq, said his group expressed 'full support' for the Islamic Republic as Israel's assault stretched into a second week. Haq described Israel's attacks as a broader assault on the resistance axis in the region, saying they mark 'a new phase of aggression against Palestine', driven by Israel's goal of weakening regional powers with the backing of the United States and other western states. 'We are one nation, in the religious, spiritual, civilisational, and geopolitical senses alike,' he said, adding that Israel 'does not differentiate between our ethnicities or sects'. 'Our primary weapon… is the unity of the Islamic Ummah,' he said, before calling on Muslim forces to overcome past divisions and redirect their focus toward 'confronting the Zionist entity'. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Haq's letter came as Hezbollah released a statement expressing support for Khamenei following threats by Israeli and US leaders that he could be killed. 'Threats to assassinate [Khamenei] are foolish and reckless, and will have disastrous consequences… Merely uttering them is an offence to hundreds of millions of believers and those connected to Islam, and it is utterly reprehensible. Today, we are more determined and united around him.' Regional fallout On Thursday, sources close to Hezbollah told Middle East Eye that the Lebanese group could join the hostilities if the United States intervened directly, or if Iran's supreme leader was killed. Those scenarios would 'shift the calculations' and may push the group into the conflict. A senior Iranian official echoed one of the red lines, telling Al Jazeera that Hezbollah would intervene if Washington did. Earlier on Thursday, Iranian ballistic missiles struck several cities across Israel, with extensive damage reported at the Israeli stock exchange building in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, as well as a major hospital in the south of the country. Khamenei assassination could draw Hezbollah into Israel-Iran hostilities, say sources Read More » Images seen by MEE showed shattered glass and debris strewn onto the streets outside the stock exchange, with damage also reported at several nearby offices and residential buildings. Meanwhile, at least 40 people were reported injured when a missile struck near the Soroka hospital in Beersheba, the latest ballistic missile strike to successfully evade Israel's air defences. Iran denied claims that it directly attacked the hospital, saying it launched a 'precise and direct' attack on a nearby Israeli military target. 'The target of attack was the large [Israeli army] Command and Intelligence headquarters and the military intelligence camp in the Gav-Yam Technology Park,' the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported. In response, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Khamenei 'can no longer be allowed to exist'. 'Khamenei openly declares that he wants Israel destroyed - he personally gives the order to fire on hospitals,' Katz said at the scene. 'Such a man can no longer be allowed to exist.' When asked about Katz's comments, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu replied that 'no one is immune', but added that 'in war, I believe one must choose words carefully and execute actions with precision.' Later on Thursday, the White House said that US President Donald Trump would decide within the next two weeks whether the US would get directly involved in the conflict. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump had set the timeframe, as he believed there was a 'substantial chance of negotiations' with Iran 'in the near future'.
Memri
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Memri
Muslim Brotherhood In Syria Rejects Statement From Parent Organization Declaring Support For Iran In War With Israel: We Will Not Side With 'The Criminals Who Have Destroyed Iraq, Syria, And Yemen', W
On June 18, 2025, Dr. Salah Abdel-Haq, the Muslim Brotherhood's (MB) Acting General Guide posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter) declaring the organization's position siding with Iran in its war with Israel. Addressing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the statement stressed the need for the Muslim nation to stand united, and alleged that Israel understands that it cannot eliminate the Palestinian resistance without targeting its "incubator" – including Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood.[1] On June 19, only hours after the MB statement was released, the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria released its own communique on its X account disavowing any statement issued in the name of the Muslim Brotherhood that "supports the murderers, champions the criminals, and sides, under any pretext, with the project of the criminals who have destroyed Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, and displaced millions of Arabs and Muslims."[2] Categorically rejecting the significance of the role of Iran and its proxies in the Syrian revolution, the MB in Syria stated: "We reaffirm that our position on the two parties to this crime [i.e. Iran and Israel], who are vying for hegemony and influence in our region to change our religion and humiliate our peoples, as we have seen happen in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon, remain unchanged." "We disavow both projects, and we will not be deceived by any cunning criminal among them," the Syrian branch declared. The post emphasized that MB in Syria utterly rejects any statement made by any party that claims to represent the Muslim Brotherhood, or by any official or popular authority claiming to represent Islam and Muslims. In achieving victory in Syria, claimed the statement, the MB in Syria has never and will never be guided by anything other than their national compass, and that their political calculations will always prioritize "national interests." Further, it asserted that Muslims need to work diligently to achieve liberation and counter all projects of hegemony, influence, and deception of the masses by those who exploit and distort Islam. "Only serious, planned action, and not humiliating subservience to criminals and imposters," the statement concluded, adding a prayer for the victory and empowerment for the just causes of the Muslims, foremost among which is the Palestinian cause.
Memri
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Memri
Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Expresses 'Complete Support' For Iran; Declares Israel's Operation In Iran 'New Phase' Of Its Aggression On Palestine; Calls On Muslims To Unite Against Israel, Their 'True Ene
On June 18, 2025, the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) posted a statement of support for Iran on X from Dr. Salah Abdel-Haq, the Acting Muslim Brotherhood General Guide, addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.[1] The statement began by highlighting the group's "complete support" for the Islamic Republic in the face of the "brutal Israeli aggression" and extending condolences for "martyred" Iranian leaders, clerics, and citizens. Describing the Israeli operation in Iran as a "new phase of the aggression on Palestine," aimed at retaliating against the country for its support of the "Palestinian resistance," Abdel-Haq claimed that the operation also has "other strategic motives," including Israel's desire to "impose its hegemony" by weakening "power centers" in the region while relying on "extensive" support from the U.S. and other Western countries, "alarmed" by the "defeat" suffered by Israel in the October 7, 2023 surprise attack. He declared that while the Israeli government is attempting to "restore the lost security," it is turning a blind eye to the "level of brutality" it is demonstrating for this purpose. Stressing the unity of the Muslim ummah [nation], the statement alleged that Israel understands that it cannot eliminate the "valiant Palestinian resistance" without targeting its "incubator," including Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood. Therefore, the Muslim ummah must "unify its efforts" in the face of the "Zionist entity," following a "comprehensive strategic vision that directs the ummah toward its true enemy," while avoiding past mistakes that have undermined Muslim unity and highlighted internal conflicts which benefited "enemies." According to Abdel-Haq, the "precious sacrifices" made in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran require Muslims to unite their ranks, reject controversies, and integrate their efforts. The statement concluded with a quote from Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan Al-Banna regarding the necessity of Muslim unity. On March 28, the Qatar-based Muslim Brotherhood-linked International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) issued a fatwa mandating "armed jihad in Palestine."[2]
Middle East Eye
a day ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Muslim Brotherhood backs Iran, calls for Islamic unity against Israel
In a letter addressed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the acting head of the Muslim Brotherhood, Dr. Salah Abdel Haq, expressed full solidarity with Tehran in the wake of recent Israeli strikes. 'We reaffirm our full support for the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the brutal Israeli aggression,' he wrote in a post published on X, offering condolences for the 'martyred leaders, scholars, and innocent Iranian citizens.' Dr. Abdel Haq described the Israeli attacks as a broader assault on the resistance axis in the region, saying they mark 'a new phase of aggression against Palestine,' driven by Tel Aviv's goal of weakening regional powers with the backing of the United States and other Western states. Framing the confrontation as part of a shared struggle, he said, 'We are one nation, in the religious, spiritual, civilisational, and geopolitical senses alike.' He warned that Israel 'does not differentiate between our ethnicities or sects,' and urged unity across Islamic movements. 'Our primary weapon… is the unity of the Islamic Ummah,' he stated, calling on Muslim forces to overcome past divisions and redirect their focus toward confronting the 'Zionist entity.' Citing the words of the Brotherhood's founder, Hassan al-Banna, Haq affirmed a vision of overcoming sectarianism: 'We strive to bring viewpoints closer together… no jurisprudential opinion or sectarian disagreement will separate us.'
National Post
a day ago
- Politics
- National Post
Danielle Kubes: Naive western activists get a harsh dose of reality in Egypt
Article content If they understood the harsh Middle Eastern landscape at all, which they so obviously do not, they would know that Egypt has fully participated in the blockade against Gaza since Hamas took power in 2007, is delighted that Hamas has taken a beating and shows very little sympathy for the Palestinians already in Egypt, and even less for those living in Gaza — Egypt refuses to take in any refugees. Article content Egypt hates Hamas as much as Israel, because, like so many Arab countries, it is constantly trying to fight jihadist extremism. The Muslim Brotherhood, from which Hamas stems, was born in Egypt and is a major rival of the current government. Article content A little history lesson for our delusional marchers: Egypt previously 'occupied' Gaza from 1948 to 1967. It refused to absorb the territory, preferring to keep the Palestinians as forever refugees to irritate Israel, instead of providing them with citizenship and a chance at a real future. When the two countries signed a peace treaty in 1979, Egypt renounced any claims over the territory. Article content Article content Like most Arab countries in the region, Egypt uses the Palestinians as a tool against Israel, while denying them basic rights. As a matter of policy, the Palestinians who live in Egypt are severely discriminated against. They are still not considered citizens, are restricted from good government jobs and aren't entitled to free health care or education. Article content There's quite a bit of anti-Palestinian racism in the culture, and the media often depicts Palestinians in an unflattering light, as revolutionaries or those who sold land to Israel. Although these activists would loathe to admit it, before Israel withdrew in 2005, the living standards for Palestinians was much higher in Israel-'occupied' Gaza than in Egypt. Article content The Egyptian people may have sympathy for the plight of Palestinians during this war, but the Egyptian government wants complete separation from Gaza and will go to great lengths to maintain it. Article content It has flooded cross-border tunnels with seawater and sewage, and keeps building additional layers of its massive border wall, with steel that reaches far beneath the ground and barbed wire on top, to ensure no Gazan can escape. The protesters probably haven't heard much about it because the Egyptians haven't faced any international condemnation. Article content Article content Article content
