Tehran: The Jewish anti-Zionist organization Neturei Karta International has issued a statement expressing condolences to the Iranian nation, emphasizing the pivotal role of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as a steadfast leader for the oppressed worldwide. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the statement highlighted Ayatollah Khamenei's unwavering support for oppressed populations, notably the Palestinian people suffering under Zionist rule. The organization underscored Khamenei's clear distinction between Judaism and Zionism, affirming that Zionist actions are not representative of the Jewish faith or its followers. The full statement conveyed condolences to the Iranian people and reiterated the shared sentiment of anti-Zionist religious Jews globally. It condemned recent Zionist offensives against Iran, including the bombing of the Rafi'-Nia Jewish synagogue in Tehran, and criticized Zionist aggression and its pursuit of domination. The organization reaffirmed that Ayatollah Khamenei was a friend to Jewish people, respecting the Jewish community in Iran and following the legacy of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who differentiated between Jews and Zionists. It acknowledged Iran's protection and recognition of its Jewish minority, granting them religious rights and political representation. Neturei Karta International highlighted the Jewish belief in a divinely decreed exile and the awaited Messianic redemption, condemning Zionist actions as violations of Judaism. The statement criticized the Zionist state's actions as exacerbating global antisemitism and emphasized that these do not reflect world Jewry. The statement concluded with prayers for peace and justice, a call for the dismantling of the Zionist state, and a hope for a harmonious future for all in the region. It invoked the prophetic vision of a world without war, quoting Isaiah's words on transforming weapons into tools of peace.