Speaking at the national conference titled “Divine Religions and the Issue of Zionism and the West’s Invasion of Iran,” held at Allameh Jafari Hall, Rabbi Hamami addressed religious leaders and representatives of monotheistic faiths. The event, organized by the Jihadist Headquarters of Thought, aimed to explore the shared religious response to Western and Zionist aggression and to strengthen interfaith unity.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has never pursued the development of nuclear weapons or atomic bombs,” Rabbi Hamami declared. “The country’s nuclear achievements are the result of the determination and ingenuity of its youth and scientists—developed independently, under isolation and sanctions, without reliance on foreign powers.”
Judaism’s View on War and the 12-Day Conflict
Rabbi Hamami provided insight into Judaism’s stance on war, explaining that Jewish law categorizes wars into Milchemet Mitzvah (obligatory war) and Milchemet Reshut (optional war). The recent 12-day war, he said, clearly fell into the former category—a defensive war imposed on Iran.
“Our nation was suddenly and cowardly attacked, despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations and hopes for peaceful outcomes. More than a thousand innocent lives were lost, including children, civilians, scientists, and commanders,” he said.
He expressed gratitude for the swift and calculated response delivered by Iran within 24 hours, under the guidance of the Supreme Leader, calling it a demonstration of preparedness and national resolve.
Iran’s Policy: Peace, Resistance, and National Solidarity
Rabbi Hamami noted that while Iran has consistently supported the Palestinian resistance and openly opposed the Zionist regime, its official policy has always rejected nuclear arms, in accordance with religious and humanitarian values.
“Support for the resistance has been moral and political. The leadership has consistently stated: We do not seek nuclear weapons,” he said.
Despite this principled stance, Iran faced unprovoked military aggression, he said. But the nation’s unity in the face of adversity was remarkable.
“In this war, Iran’s ethnic and religious diversity stood as one. Even those with differing views refused to side with the enemy. This is the true face of Iran—resilient, ancient, cultured, and idealistic,” he added.
Rabbi Hamami invoked Jewish scriptures and teachings, including the Torah and the Talmud, emphasizing the universal religious obligation to oppose oppression and preserve human dignity.
“The Torah says: ‘Do not be indifferent to blood that is shed.’ In Talmudic teachings, the murder of one innocent person is as if all humanity were destroyed.”
A Call for Comprehensive Preparedness
He called on the Iranian nation to continue strengthening its civil defense capabilities—ranging from urban resilience during wartime to caring for the wounded and honoring the martyrs. Despite targeted attacks on Iran’s scientific infrastructure, he emphasized that the country’s technological capabilities are rooted in the will and intellect of its people.
“This knowledge is not tied to any individual or imported machinery. It is the fruit of our national intellect and determination,” Rabbi Hamami concluded.
The conference underscored a shared vision among Iran’s religious communities: unity in defense of human dignity, opposition to oppression, and commitment to peace grounded in faith.
