Islamic council of Imams in Iraq denounces Hamas for extremism and holds Iran responsible

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"The Najaf Seminary ... also known as the al-Hawza Al-Ilmiyya ..., is the oldest and one of the most important Shia seminaries (hawza) in the world." (Wikipedia)

"The statement, which was released on the Global Imams Council’s X (previously Twitter) social media account on Sunday, September 1, 2024, referred to the actions of Hamas as ‘barbaric,’ stating, “We are deeply saddened and outraged by these heinous murders, which violate all principles of humanity, religious teachings, and international law.” ...

The statement, issued at the Islamic Seminary of Najaf in Iraq, held Hamas alone responsible for “the deaths and suffering of all innocent lives lost since October 7, as their actions have not only brought death and destruction upon the region but have also led to immense suffering for the Palestinian people.”

Moreover, The Global Imams Council confirmed its stance that “the regime in Iran shares equal responsibility for these tragedies, as its continued support and endorsement of Hamas's actions perpetuate violence and instability in the region. ..."

Islamic council of Imams denounces Hamas for extremism - The Jerusalem Post "In a powerful statement, the Global Imams Council has denounced Hamas' hostage executions, challenging extremism from within Islam."