ISLAMABAD: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has asserted that Muslim rulers have played the role of silent spectators in the face of the tragic loss of children’s lives in Gaza.
Speaking at a solidarity rally for the children of Gaza in front of Faisal Mosque Islamabad on Thursday, he emphasized that history would forever remember the passive stance adopted by the governments of the Islamic world in response to Israeli atrocities.
The march saw significant participation from children, parents, and teachers.
Sirajul Haq expressed deep concern over media reports indicating that the government had proposed recognizing Israel and endorsing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He argued that Pakistani rulers lacked the mandate to issue verdicts on behalf of the people of Palestine and could not disregard Pakistan’s national policy regarding the Zionist state, which he deemed a creation of imperialistic forces.
Highlighting the historical context, he remarked that the name Israel was unknown before 1948, saying the Israeli forces had engaged in the genocide of Palestinians and occupying their land since its establishment. He reiterated the stance of the father of the nation, Quaid-i-Azam, who had unequivocally declared Israel an illegal state that Pakistan would never recognize.
The JI leader asserted that the temporary truce represented a victory for the Palestinians, who courageously defended their land despite Israeli forces blocking their water and food supply. He criticized the United Nations for failing in its duty to assist the innocent victims, noting the thousands of Palestinians killed and the transformation of Gaza into a graveyard.
Paying tribute to the millions worldwide participating in rallies against the Israeli killing machine, Siraj also commended the entire Ummah for expressing solidarity with the brave people and children of Gaza. He extended gratitude to the children who came out in support, emphasizing that such unwavering passion could not be defeated.
