JUI-F terms attack on Israel a ‘historic success’

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that his party has always understood the position of Palestinians as “correct” and consistently stood by the innocent.

“We reiterate the position that we are with our Palestinian brothers. The attack of the Palestinian Mujahideen on Israel is a historic success and a historic battle. The Palestinian Mujahideen have freed their territories from the usurpation of Israel,” the JUI-F chief said while addressing a news conference on Sunday.

Fazl announced expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine in every district across the country on Friday. He congratulated the Palestinian people, saying that the world was thinking that the Palestinian issue was dead.

“A section of us [Muslim world] tried unsuccessfully to recognise Israel, however, the latest incident proved that the Palestine issue is not dead,” Fazl said, adding that the attack destroyed Israel's defence system and its arrogance.

“It should be acknowledged that Israel is not a great force as exaggerated,” Fazl said, appealing to the Palestinian brothers that human rights should be respected.

“Respect … don't harm children, women, and civilians. Palestinians should prove how Islam and Muslims protect human rights.”

The JUI-F chief called upon the United Nations to fulfil its duty. “The 1967 resolutions should be implemented.” He said that the Al-Aqsa Mosque should be handed over to the Muslims, calling for an immediate and full meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

“Respectable friendly countries expect a role from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other Islamic countries considering the current objective situation,” the JUI-F chief said. “Determine your position from a new angle. Plan to ensure the establishment of peace in the Middle East as peace cannot be established without recognising Palestine and handing over their country to them.”