Issue of Palestine cannot be resolved through mere rhetoric & hollow proclamations from the leaders of Islamic nations: Sirajul Haq

LAHORE, Oct 25 (SABAH): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq has issued a stark warning, emphasizing that should the ongoing atrocity in Gaza persist, the specter of a third global conflict looms ominously over the world.

Presiding over the Palestine Conference at Mansoorah on Wednesday, Sirajul Haq underscored the pivotal role the international community must play, urging an immediate demand for a ceasefire from Israel.

He pointed out that America’s staunch support for Israeli aggression serves as the foundational trigger for the issue, emboldening the expansionist aspirations of the Zionist state. In light of these developments, he added, the JI has planned Gaza March, scheduled to take place in front of the US Embassy in Islamabad this Sunday. The event, he said, would serve as a resolute protest against the actions of Washington.

Sirajul Haq made a heartfelt plea to the religious scholars, stressing the importance of their active participation in the Palestinian cause and the upcoming demonstration. He highlighted the historical context, underscoring America’s track record of military intervention in Japan, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and its unwavering support extended to India and Israel.

The Emir JI also urged the government to be the true representation of the aspirations of the 250 million Pakistanis, necessitating tangible support for the oppressed Palestinian population. He pressed for the establishment of a dedicated Palestine Fund and the enforcement of a comprehensive boycott of Israeli products. He emphasized the weight of the Palestine issue in Pakistan, citing the unwavering position of the nation’s founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and its deep-rooted connection to the country’s ideological framework.

The session was moderated by JI vice-emir Liaqat Baloch, who presented a joint declaration unanimously approved by the attendees.

Sirajul Haq brought attention to the continuous wave of Israeli terrorism wreaking havoc upon the people of Palestine, detailing the relentless barrage of bullets pounding Gaza for the past 19 days, leading to the devastating loss of over 2,000 Palestinian children and women in the wake of Israeli airstrikes.

He emphasized that the issue of Palestine cannot be resolved through mere rhetoric and hollow proclamations from the leaders of Islamic nations, asserting that it demands a unified front, a steadfast stance, and concrete, decisive actions.

He called attention to Israel’s long-standing oppression of the Palestinian people, stripping them of their homes and land over several decades. He raised poignant questions, challenging the leaders of Islamic countries, questioning what impedes their support for the oppressed and how many more innocent lives must be sacrificed before meaningful action is taken.

Sirajul Haq conveyed the potential liberation of Masjid al-Aqsa through the provision of even a modest ten percent share of resources from the Islamic world. He stressed the inclusion of neighboring Islamic nations within the ambit of the Greater Israel project, posing a looming threat to Iran and Pakistan as well.