KUALA LUMPUR – “Sekretariat#Aid4Palestine”, a collaborative effort of more than 40 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), has been set up to mobilise proactive and immediate action to help the Palestinian struggle against Zionist regime oppression.
The Prime Minister’s special envoy to the Middle East, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang, said the secretariat would serve to coordinate NGOs and the civil society network to mobilise Malaysian awareness campaigns on the Palestinian struggle.
At the same time, he said, it will also coordinate the collection of “#Aid4Palestine” funds through crowdfunding, with a target of RM1 million to be channelled directly to Palestine.
“The first phase, to be channelled by the 10th day of Syawal, has reached RM350,000 in collections from NGOs PASRelief, Yayasan Amal Malaysia, Muslim Care Malaysia Society, and Cakna Palestin Malaysia, while the second phase targets a minimum of RM650,000 in collections to be opened for public contribution until the 30th day of Syawal,” he said in a statement today.
Apart from that, Hadi said the intifada movement in Palestine was a symbol of unity, and the rise of Muslims beyond national borders and sectarian differences, in order to defend justice and the rights of the Palestinians.
He said that all Muslims should continue to pray and put pressure on the Zionist regime by various means, and employ the latest technology so that the atrocities against the Palestinians can be stopped, and their rights restored.
“The contributions of every Muslim to help the struggle of the Palestinian people must continue, as a sign of our sacrifice and love for Al-Aqsa Mosque and the land of Palestine. Save Al-Aqsa Mosque, liberate Palestine,” he said. – Bernama, May 13, 2021
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