Iran makes a striking confession: 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was a mistake'

Iran's long-established newspaper, Cumhuri-yi Islami, published an editorial assessing the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange reached between Hamas and Israel. The newspaper stated that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood had serious repercussions on Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen , and Iran , describing the operation as a "regional mistake."

The Cumhuri-yi Islami newspaper's editorial stated, "The truth is, contrary to many analyses and commentaries, Operation Al-Aqsa was a mistake. We believed this from the moment we first heard about the operation, and after two years, this belief has only grown stronger." The article emphasized that Israel's attacks destroyed 80 percent of Gaza, claimed the lives of at least 68,000 people, and displaced a large portion of the population. It also stated that Syria's withdrawal from the anti-Zionist front and its fall under US-Israeli influence was "one of the biggest losses of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm."

It was stated that 4,000 people in Lebanon lost their lives in the Tel Aviv attacks, and that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was a great loss. The article assessed that the rise to power in Lebanon of a US -backed government aligned with Israel had thwarted the country's long-standing resistance efforts. It also noted that 1,100 people had lost their lives and nuclear facilities were damaged in Israeli attacks in Iran. It also emphasized that the Ansarullah Movement in Yemen had also been affected by Israeli attacks.

The newspaper's editorial concluded, "Given these undeniable facts, it is impossible to determine a clear winner in the events of the last two years. A correct judgment can only be reached by observing what unfolds in the coming days, weeks, and even months, and considering the losses suffered by all parties." The article also noted that the ceasefire in Gaza was a positive step, emphasizing that it was uncertain whether Israel would abide by the agreement.

Meanwhile, Iran supported Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023, but stated that it was not involved in their planning. Last week, Maj. Gen. Ismail Qaani, Commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated in an interview that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, and he were unaware of the October 7 attacks.

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