Support Palestine struggle, envoy tells Muslim countries

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the Middle East Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang expressed hope that Muslim countries will proactively support the Palestinian struggle to defend its sovereignty, and oppose the Israeli Zionist regime.

He said in the current situation, the Muslim community the world over should support the uprising of a united Palestinian people, not only in Palestine but also in Israel.

“Palestinian Arabs, 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 by ‘mengusik sarang tebuan’ (poking a hornet’s nest) through invading the Sheikh Jarrah area, expelling Palestinians from their homes to be inhabited by Jewish immigrants, as well as invading the Al-Aqsa mosque.”

Hadi said this in his keynote address “Liberation of Palestine: The Continuous Struggle” at the #Aid4Palestine Campaign launching ceremony held virtually, attended by the Grand Imam of Al-Aqsa mosque Dr Sheikh Ekrima Said Sabri on Saturday.

The campaign, mobilised by the 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 (NGO), aiming to raise RM1 million, via crowdfunding, to be channelled directly to Palestine, Bernama reported.

The contribution can be made through NGO Muslim Care Malaysia (Maybank: 56449021-1159), Tabung Palestin-Amal Malaysia (Bank Islam: 13053010006474) and Cakna Palestin (Maybank: 5530-3803-3881).

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said it was mandatory for all party levels to mobilise efforts to collect contributions for the fund, and for all PASowned premises to raise the Palestinian flag.