Al-Qassam Website - Head of Hamas political bureau in Gaza Yahya Al-Sinwar stated that International Quds Day aims to rally support for occupied Jerusalem and its Al-Aqsa Mosque, which are facing threats from Israeli occupation.

Al-Sinwar praised the Arab and Muslim communities' widespread participation in events held on International Quds Day to demonstrate their solidarity with the holy city.

The senior Hamas official reiterated that the recent attacks by the Israeli occupation against Palestinian worshippers reflect a planned 'religious war' that the Israeli occupation government had launched in the occupied Palestinian capital.

Al-Sinwar emphasized that this aggression "is not only against Muslims but also against Christians", citing the destruction of Christian cemeteries and banning Gaza Christians from visiting holy places in occupied Jerusalem during Easter as part of the religious war.

He confirmed that Palestinians in Palestine are prepared to defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy places against Israeli occupation violations.

Addressing the world’s leaders, Sinwar called for adopting a clear stance and taking serious actions towards the Israeli government's conduct and policy in Jerusalem. 

The top Hamas official praised the virtual participation of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi in the Gaza rally to commemorate International Quds Day and his renewal of Iran's commitment to supporting Palestinian resistance.

Al-Sinwar added that he "highly values the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's reaffirmed support for Palestine and its sanctities."

He concluded that condemning the Israeli occupation's actions is not enough, and leaders worldwide should alter their policies towards Palestine and boycott the Israeli occupation.