KUALA LUMPUR – The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Middle East Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is urging Muslim countries to support the Palestinian struggle in defending its sovereignty and opposing the Israeli Zionist regime.
He said in the current situation, Muslim communities across the world should support the uprising of a united Palestinian people, not only throughout Palestine but also in Israel.
“Palestinian Arabs, both Muslims and Christians alike, have risen. We are very happy that the Arab people around Palestine have been supporting the move with strong enthusiasm.
“Israeli Zionists have erred in steps, such as mengusik sarang tebuan (stirred the hornet’s nest) by invading the Sheikh Jarrah area, expelling Palestinians from their homes to be inhabited by Jewish immigrants, as well as invading Al-Aqsa Mosque,” he said.
Hadi said this in his keynote address “Liberation of Palestine: The Continuous Struggle” at the #Aid4Palestine Campaign launch ceremony held virtually last night, which was also attended by the grand imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ekrima Said Sabri.
The campaign, mobilised by Sekretariat#Aid4Palestine under the Office of the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, is a collaborative effort of more than 40 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that aims to raise RM1 million via crowdfunding to be channelled directly to Palestine.
The contributions can be channelled through the NGO Muslim Care Malaysia (Maybank: 5644-9021-1159), Tabung Palestin-Amal Malaysia (Bank Islam: 13053010006474) and Cakna Palestin (Maybank: 5530-3803-3881).
Israel’s aggression and attacks on Palestinians began with an attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque on May 7, followed by airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday. Since then, Israeli air and artillery strikes on Gaza have killed 145 people including 41 children, and wounded 1,100 more, health officials said.
Meanwhile, PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, in a statement, said it has been made mandatory for all levels of the party to mobilise efforts to collect contributions for the fund.
As a sign of support for the Palestinian struggle, he said the party has also made it mandatory for all PAS-owned premises to raise the Palestinian flag, besides encouraging other premises to do so. – Bernama, May 16, 2021
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