TEHRAN (Iran News) – Bahrain’s main opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, strongly condemned the participation of a senior Israeli rabbi at a so-called religious event in the Persian Gulf kingdom, as a part of normalization ties with Israel. Al-Wefaq said in a statement released on Tuesday that the invitation of Jerusalem (al-Quds) Chief […]
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Bahrain’s main opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, strongly condemned the participation of a senior Israeli rabbi at a so-called religious event in the Persian Gulf kingdom, as a part of normalization ties with Israel.
Al-Wefaq said in a statement released on Tuesday that the invitation of Jerusalem (al-Quds) Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar to a “mock event” hosted by the Bahraini regime substantiates the aggressive and provocative stance that Manama authorities have adopted vis-a-vis the people of Bahrain besides Arab and Muslim nations.
“The entire Bahraini nation from all strata of the society is opposed to normalization (of diplomatic relations with the Israeli regime) and such cheap propaganda programs. These steps are only favored by the ruling regime, which has not been appointed by popular vote and rules the country with an iron fist. It, therefore, implements provocative individual policies at different levels,” the statement read, according to Press TV.
Al-Wefaq then called on the Manama regime to cease its acts of provocations and treacherous normalization projects since they do not legitimize and decriminalize the ugly dictatorship in Bahrain.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that the Al Khalifa regime’s talk of tolerance and coexistence projects is a flat-out lie given the realities on the ground.
On Monday, Amar concluded his visit to Bahrain, where he attended a conference of religious leaders at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
During his visit, which was organized by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the senior Israeli rabbi met with the king and religious figures from several other Arab countries, including Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.
“Middle East nations want peace with Israel, the leadership should promote that without fear,” Amar said during his stay, expressing hope that in the future, such visits would not require special preparation.
- source : Tasnim, Irannews
