In a passionate plea to the Muslim Ummah, the Senate of Pakistan has called for active engagement in addressing the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict and providing urgent assistance to the innocent Muslims enduring Israeli aggression.
Senator Irfan Siddiqui, in a fervent debate on the motion, expressed deep concern over the collective silence of the Muslim world in response to the Gaza crisis, emphasizing the need for immediate action. He lamented the lack of proactive measures from influential organizations such as the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in effectively tackling the issue and standing up to Israel.
“The silence of the Muslim world is deafening,” Senator Siddiqui underscored, highlighting the urgency of a situation where thousands, including children, fall victim to daily violence without meaningful intervention. He pointed out the glaring disparity in the actions of Muslim-populated lands, which span over 350,000,00 square miles, compared to the Israeli state, covering a mere twenty thousand square miles.
Senator Siddiqui expressed disappointment over a recent statement from the Arab League that failed to distinguish between perpetrators and victims, equating innocent civilians with Israelis inciting violence. He proposed a resolution condemning the assault on the innocent people of Gaza, urging the Chairman of the Senate to preserve it in the Senate records, as a unanimous resolution had been presented by the leader of the house.
Meanwhile, Senator Saadia Abbasi denounced the establishment of the state of Israel as illegal, asserting that it holds no legitimate claim to the territories it currently occupies. Adding historical context, Senator Nisar Khuhro recalled the Lahore gathering of March 23, 1940, where crucial resolutions advocating self-determination for Muslims in the subcontinent and the rights of the Palestinian people were passed. He emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Palestine, recalling the pivotal moment when the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formally invited to the 1974 OIC conference held in Pakistan during the tenure of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, attended by Yasir Arafat.
In a display of heartfelt solidarity, Senator Hafiz Abdul Kareem delivered a speech in Arabic, vehemently condemning the atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza. Echoing this sentiment, Senator Behramad Tangi urged fellow senators and philanthropists to extend generous support to the embattled people of Palestine.
In the face of relentless Israeli aggression, Senators Umer Farooq, Saleem Mandviwala, Muhammad Qasim, and Rukhsana Zuberi all joined in condemning the ongoing violence, denouncing it as nothing short of the systematic genocide of the Palestinian people. Their unified voices underscored the critical need for immediate global action and humanitarian aid to address the harrowing situation in Gaza.
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