Iraqi Resistance Strikes Israeli Airbase in Solidarity with Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq's Islamic Resistance launched a cruise missile attack on a southwestern airbase within occupied territories, marking another show of support for Palestine, the anti-terror coalition stated on Saturday.
The strike targeted "Ramon Airbase" with an "advanced Arqab cruise missile," housing several warplane and helicopter squadrons, continuing their campaign against occupation and in solidarity with Gaza.
The Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of anti-terror fighters, declared their latest operation in a statement released on Saturday. This action specifically targeted the "Ramon Airbase," utilizing an "advanced Arqab cruise missile." Currently, the airbase accommodates three warplane squadrons and two helicopter gunship squadrons.
In their statement, the Iraqi coalition emphasized the operation's alignment with their ongoing resistance against occupation, support for Gaza, and retaliation against the Israeli regime's atrocities towards Palestinian civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. Since October 7 of the previous year, the group has executed numerous operations against the occupied territories, initiated by the Israeli regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
The casualties resulting from the Israeli war are staggering, with at least 34,971 fatalities and approximately 78,641 injuries reported. Additionally, around 7,000 individuals remain unaccounted for, highlighting the severity of the military onslaught.
Closing their statement, the Iraqi resistance affirmed their commitment to persistently targeting the enemy's strongholds. Qais al-Khazali, secretary-general of the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement, a constituent of the Iraqi resistance, emphasized the group's readiness for war against the occupying regime. He stressed that the resistance groups have taken on the responsibility of addressing the Palestinian issue, relieving the Iraqi government from any military obligation in this regard.