Bahrain Mirror: Top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani called on the world to stand up to the "terrible brutality" happening in Gaza and prevent Israeli plans to inflict more harm on the Palestinian people.

Al-Sistani said in a statement that "Gaza strip is under continuous bombardment and intensified assaults, unparalleled in its ferocity. At the same time, the occupying forces have imposed a suffocating blockade on the strip, depriving its inhabitants of essentials such as water, food, medication, and other life necessities. This cruel measure inflicts immense suffering on the locals who are left helpless and powerless. It appears as if the occupiers seek retribution from them, attempting to compensate for their monumental failures in recent confrontations."

"Ending the tragedy of this honorable people, which has been ongoing for seven decades, by attaining them their legitimate right and ending the occupation from their usurped lands, is the only way to achieve peace and security in this region," Al-Sistani said.

"Without that, the resistance will continue against aggressors and the cycle of violence will continue to claim more innocent lives," the statement added.

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