Italian Researcher: Zionist Regime’s terrorism is the worst kind of terrorism

Maria Morigi, a writer, archaeologist, and scholar of the history of religions from Italy, in an interview with Mizan News Agency, critically examined the conduct of the Zionist regime, describing it as lacking any moral or ideological foundation.

She characterized the regime’s targeted assassinations as "the worst form of terrorism”—terrorism executed with cold calculation and meticulous planning, devoid of any human justification, and solely aimed at eliminating resistance and asserting dominance in the region. According to her, the attack on Iran using the nuclear program claim is just a pretext; the true objective is to isolate Tehran, dismantle the axis of resistance, and push forward with a regime change agenda—an effort that lacks both legal legitimacy and technical basis.

Morigi attributed the silence of Western governments to their economic interests and the influence of Zionist lobbies. She also criticized Western media for biased reporting and ignoring civilian massacres in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

Expressing her sorrow and outrage over the recent attacks on Iran, Morigi emphasized the need for accurate reporting, stronger independent leadership, and legal pursuit of war crimes.

Here is the full transcript of the exclusive interview:

In recent days, the world has witnessed blatant acts of aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran and its people. Why does this regime commit such crimes against defenseless civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran? What drives it to continue these acts, including targeted assassinations?

A look at the expansion map of the Zionist regime dispels any illusions: Israel constantly sees its existence as under threat and thus seeks the total destruction of Gaza and the West Bank. Violence and aggression are its only tools for territorial expansion, suppressing any resistance aligned with Hamas, violating diplomatic agreements, and disregarding UN resolutions.

Israel’s assaults on Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran—and its increasing war crimes—are driven by its growing isolation in global public opinion and mounting condemnation of Netanyahu worldwide.

The Zionist regime claims to be targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, yet in practice, it bombs hospitals, infrastructure, and media centers, with many victims being women and children. How do you explain this contradiction? What is the real aim?

The claim of targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities is nothing but a pretext. Experts such as Massimo Zucchetti, Italy’s leading nuclear disarmament specialist and professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, have repeatedly debunked these allegations. Zucchetti—a 2015 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and UN monitoring mission member—has thoroughly refuted these unfounded claims in his writings on Iran’s nuclear program.

The real goal of Israel’s aggression is to humiliate Iran and sever its support for the resistance axis. Having failed with sanctions, color revolutions, and anti-hijab campaigns, the US and Israel have now turned to regime change.

The recent US strike was not a response to any Iranian action. There is no credible evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb. It was a preemptive attack—not for what Iran did, but for what it might do in the future. By legitimizing military force based on mere suspicion, Washington has set a dangerous precedent—armed intervention based solely on potential. This is a clear violation of international law, which, under the UN Charter, only allows the use of force in self-defense or with Security Council approval.

Despite documentation of the Zionist regime’s war crimes by the UN and human rights organizations, Western countries continue to support it politically and militarily. Why do you think the West remains silent in the face of such crimes?

Unfortunately, Western governments and their public are still trapped in propaganda that, since Israel’s founding, has served to cleanse the West’s conscience of Nazi-era guilt. In the 1970s, after the Six-Day War, the media portrayed Israel as the victim of "threatening neighbors." With the decline of Fatah and the rise of Hamas, Western media ignored all social and humanitarian roles of the movement and simply labeled it as "terrorist."

Today, although Western public opinion is more aware of the genocide in Palestine, US-aligned governments continue to disregard even UN resolutions.

Western media often depict Israel’s actions as self-defense while ignoring civilian casualties in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, as well as assassination operations. How do you evaluate this media bias, and how can it be countered?

This is what we call in Italy a "double standard": applying different criteria to situations or individuals that should be treated equally. The obvious goal of such bias is to support one side or undermine another. This method has long been used to discredit countries like China—for example, spreading false reports about human rights in Xinjiang (such as repression of Muslims or forced labor camps), student protests in Hong Kong, censorship, or police crackdowns in Tibet.

What do you think is the Zionist regime’s long-term goal with these aggressive and expansionist policies? What threats do these ambitions pose to its regional neighbors?

Honestly, I see no long-term vision for the Zionist regime. Living in a constant state of war is not a sustainable solution. The wave of emigration from Israel speaks volumes about this dead-end. Continuing down this path, the regime isolates itself and faces constant retaliation from its neighbors.

Moreover, the total defeat of resistance—be it Hamas or groups in Lebanon and Yemen—is highly unlikely. Even if heavily weakened, the resistance will remain the legitimate voice of the Palestinian people.

What is your personal reaction to the recent attacks on Iran and the killing of civilians? What message do you have for the people?

I was deeply saddened by the recent news. A mix of anger and helplessness overcame me. I express my solidarity with the people of Iran and my belief that Iran will rely on its cultural dignity and ancient civilization to withstand the irrational behavior of those who consider themselves the global powerbrokers.

The swift response from Iranian opposition groups was a sign of political maturity; they quickly defended their nation under threat and stood with the country’s leadership, framing the attack as an “imposed war”—a term reminiscent of the brutal and unequal Iran-Iraq war (1980–1988), where Iran was again the victim of aggression supported by the usual players: the US and Israel.

The US has repeatedly vetoed UN resolutions against the Zionist regime’s crimes. Do you believe US policies are a driving force behind these continued aggressions?

The US political establishment, closely linked to Zionist lobbies, funds, facilitates, and supports the crimes and operations of the Israeli regime—even if it avoids direct involvement. The responsibility for these actions is always political and aligned with financial and strategic interests.

Israel claims to target only military sites, but in reality, it hits civilian areas, as seen in Gaza where countless children have been killed or left disabled. In the recent attacks on Iran, many victims were women, children, and ordinary citizens. What do you think is the real motive behind targeting civilians?

Most civilian sites—including schools and hospitals—are targeted under the pretense of harboring resistance bases. In truth, the ultimate goal is the implementation of an ethnic cleansing project.

Global protests against the Zionist regime’s crimes are growing. In your view, how can this international solidarity be translated into real political and economic pressure?

What we need above all is balanced, documented, and accurate information that can challenge prejudices. We also need credible, trustworthy leaders—free from partisan and political interests—who do not wave the flag of any party or movement. Of course, this is more of an ideal, as public opinion today is deeply addicted to simplistic and biased narratives.

Many believe Israeli leaders should be tried in international courts such as The Hague for war crimes and acts of terrorism. Yet no serious action has been taken. Why has the international community failed to act decisively?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as The Hague Court, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It plays a key role in resolving legal disputes between states and offering advisory opinions on international legal issues, which carry significant moral and political weight.

ICJ rulings are binding and final. It has handled a wide range of cases, including territorial disputes, human rights violations, environmental issues, terrorism-related matters, and treaty interpretation. In 2004, for example, the ICJ ruled that Israel’s wall in the occupied Palestinian territories violated international law.

The Court’s credibility rests on independence, impartiality, transparency, due process, and the enforcement of its decisions. Although it lacks direct enforcement power, the UN Security Council can intervene to ensure compliance. However, not all countries accept the Court’s jurisdiction, and some may refuse to participate in specific cases—limiting its authority.

While the ICJ is independent, its rulings on highly political issues can be influenced by international interests, challenging its impartiality. Moreover, the Court faces limited resources and a growing caseload.

For more than seven decades, the Zionist regime and its intelligence services have used targeted assassinations against political and military figures—especially critics and opponents—as a strategic tool. Why does this regime rely so heavily on assassination, and what is your view on this kind of “state terrorism”?

This is the worst kind of terrorism because it has no ideological basis and upholds no moral principles. It operates with cold, systematic, and engineered precision—traits not even seen in the most extreme fundamentalist ideologies.