Discourse Analysis of Ayatollah Khamenei on the Issue of Palestine After the Al-Aqsa Storm operation

The issue of Palestine is one of the most complex and sensitive political and humanitarian crises in contemporary history, with impacts extending beyond regional borders and becoming a global discourse. In this context, the statements and positions of Ayatollah Khamenei play a pivotal role in shaping the Islamic discourse on Palestine. This importance has been further amplified in recent events, particularly after the "Al-Aqsa Storm" operation, as this event marked a turning point in the resistance of the Palestinian people and the shifting regional dynamics. Despite numerous studies on the issue of Palestine, there is a notable gap in the precise and qualitative analysis of the positions of Ayatollah Khamenei regarding the events following this operation. His statements, delivered in various forums, not only elucidate the political, ethical, and religious dimensions of this issue but also provide a comprehensive model for resistance and confronting the aggressions of the Zionist regime. This article, utilizing thematic analysis and the theoretical framework of discourse analysis, delves deeply into the strategies and positions of Ayatollah Khamenei against the aggressions of the Zionist regime. Examining key themes such as the vulnerability of the Zionist regime, the power of Palestinian resistance, unprecedented oppression and crimes, and the responsibility of the Islamic world, reveals the comprehensive and influential approach of the Leader in this discourse. The findings of the research indicate that Ayatollah Khamenei’s discourse positions resistance as the primary strategy for the liberation of Palestine, placing it at the core of the political-religious discourse of the Islamic world. His statements, by presenting a comprehensive model, have effectively strengthened the discourse of resistance and countering the ambitions of the Zionist regime.