Fazl urges govt to take stand on Gaza
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaking during a session of National Assembly on Monday, April 29, 2024. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Gaza, urging the Pakistani government and establishment to take a clear stance that truly represents the nation's conscience.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman reaffirmed his stance on Palestine, rejecting Israeli occupation, and emphasized that Palestinians have an undeniable right to their land.
He condemned the statements made by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting, calling it an insult to the Muslim Ummah, which he said is united in protest.
The JUI-F chief asserted that the Palestinian struggle is a legitimate fight for freedom, labeling Israel as a Zionist occupation that has never been recognized by the Palestinian people. He declared that the entire Muslim Ummah stands firmly with the Palestinians in their resistance.
He also reminded Trump of America's failure in Afghanistan, stating, "You tried to occupy Afghanistan and spilled blood for 20 years, imposed war, and violated human rights yet you faced a humiliating defeat."
Fazl condemned Israel's 15-month-long assault on Gaza, carried out with American support, which turned Gaza and Khan Younis into ruins.