The Islamic Jihad terrorist movement staged a public show of force in Gaza on Friday, with its leader praising Iran and criticizing Arab states.
Thousands of supporters, including fighters from the group’s Al-Quds Brigades “military wing”, took part in the event, reported the AFP news agency.
Islamic Jihad leader Ramadan Shalah spoke via a video link, using his speech to accuse some Arab countries of abandoning the Palestinian cause.
"If the Arabs turn their backs on Palestine and embrace Israel, they can no longer condemn the resistance for taking support from Iran," Shalah declared, without naming any countries.
"(Iran) is the only country which commits to the unending support of the Palestinian cause," he added.
Iran is a main supporter of the Islamic Jihad. Earlier this year it pledged to provide $70 million in annual assistance to terror group's "jihad" against the State of Israel. READ MORE
