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Malaysia's firm stance on defending Palestine

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15- The conflict in West Asia shows no signs of ending in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria.

It has also dragged Iran into the fray.

The question is, Is Iran part of Israel's brutal mission on God's earth?

Due to one rogue nation, the turmoil has now engulfed the entire Arab region.

Israel’s goal is to “ethnically cleanse as many Palestinians as possible from Gaza.

This can be seen through Zionist cruelty towards children, women, and the elderly.

Many of them were killed without reason.

Any party who stand in their way were not spared from their brutality

Even personnel of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees have been killed.

Since the conflict began last year, 234 UNRWA personnel have been murdered.

Recently the Israel Parliament approved a law banning UNRWA and its operation.

Perhaps the attack on UNRWA is their way of erasing Palestinians from earth

UNRWA, which was established through the mandate of the UN General Assembly on December 8, 1949,
has been operating in Palestine since May 1, 1950.

During the period its tasks were to provide education, health, assistance and social services,

In addition to microfinance and emergency aid to refugees.

UNRWA is also responsible in providing shelter and infrastructure, including improvement to refugee camps.

Without the agency which has done so much, who else will give aid directly to the Palestinian people?

This act of suppresion incited the anger of the international community, including those from its allied countries.

Protests reverberate from the US, UK, France, and cities across Europe.

Thousands have taken to the streets to show their support for Palestine and demand justice.

But what happens now, after more than a year of decades of conflict, as it enters a new dimension?

The October 7 incursion is portrayed as the beginning of the conflict.

The colonial regime took the opportunity to launch a massive attack.

International laws were set aside, on the pretense of self-defense.

World superpowers seem powerless to stop the madness.

What measures can we expect, at the very least, to stop the cruelty?

The only progress we hear about from the United Nations or the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation are only condemnations.

No immediate, binding actions.

According to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Perdana Centre, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics Lecturer Associate Professor Dr Mazlan Ali, the Arab world today seems fragmented.

The roles of the OIC and the Arab League are seen as ineffective in addressing these issues.

Its efforts towards brokering peace are hampered by weak decision by its leaders.

For instance, in rejecting any attempt to normalize relations with Israel.

Including re-evaluating the agreements within the 2020 Abraham Accords originally spearheaded by President Elect Donald Trump.

If the OIC and Arab League were united, they could impose economic sanctions on the regime by exerting pressure using their oil resources, not military might.

This is different from Malaysia’s approach, which has always been firm in fighting for the cause of the Palestinians.

At the recent Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
boldly demanded that Israel be suspended, even expelled from the UN.

He firmly stated that this action is not only for the Palestinians but for the sake of humanity at large.

If the UN and the world were to heed to these calls, what further actions could be taken against the rogue state and its people?

Expel them from the Holy Land or simply label them as "terrorist refugees."

It fits their reckless and sadistic actions, bullying the Palestinian people for centuries.

It must be reminded that Israel's establishment in 1948 owes much to the UN.

In 1947, the UN decided to partition the British mandate territory in Palestine.

The decision was strongly opposed by West Asian nations and many Muslim countries worldwide.

The final statement from the recent Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh appears non-binding.

Despite emphasizing certain points regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.

All of this is feared to be merely statements without concrete actions.

Similar to last year’s OIC Emergency Summit in Riyadh, these are just “cliché.”

The resolutions condemning Israel disappointed Muslims who crave peace.

On the same day that statement was issued, Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was already challenging the OIC, the Arab League, and other countries.

With his racist rhetoric, he proclaimed sovereignty over the West Bank.

They are driven by motives to stir conflict for their own strategic interests.

The global community should rise up together against political extremism.

Right now, the Palestinian people need you.

Don’t delay—urge the UN to immediately recognize the State of Palestine.

Support Palestine's full membership in the UN and revoke Tel Aviv’s membership.

And drag Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to the International Criminal Court.

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.

SITI AIYSHAH BINTI BASLIE