Malaysian NGOs launch solidarity campaign for Palestine

Kuala Lumpur (QNN) – Malaysian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) had launched a solidarity campaign entitled “Hands Off Al-Aqsa Mosque” to condemn Israel’s recent attack on Palestinians at the al-Aqsa.

In a press conference on Sunday, the NGOs unanimously expressed their support and stood arms with the Palestinians who defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other places of worship in the Holy Land.

The NGOs called on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine in defending the third holiest mosque from Zionist regime’s aggression.

Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid, president of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations, urged the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address the dangerous situation at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

“The Palestinians face an uphill struggle in defending Al-Aqsa, the third holiest mosque of Islam, from Zionist aggression,” he said, warning that the violence would lead to further conflict.

He also regrets that some Arab nations have warmed up to ‘Israel’ despite what is happening to their Muslims brethrens in Palestine.

Meanwhile, Wan Subki Wan Salih, Head of the International Union of Islamic Scholars, Malaysia branch voiced his protest and condemnation of the crimes of the occupation regime and described it as contrary to the tenets of religion and international law.

“We call on the Islamic state with all its components, governments, scholars, thinkers, media professionals and others to work hard to save the first qibla, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and support it in any way, whether financially or through the media,” he added.

In addition, Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia chief executive officer and spokesman Dr Sharif Abu Shammalah said the Israeli regime was always trying to create a new reality for the Al-Aqsa Mosque in various ways, including demolishing and building their own structures.

“But if all the countries unite and work together to prevent their barbaric acts, it will definitely bear positive results, God willing,” he said.

He also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the people and the Government of Malaysia for always giving their undivided support to the struggle of the Palestinian people.