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Reject normalising relations with Israel, says Muslim Scholars Association

Group urges the government to play a role in actively resolving the conflict and supporting the Palestinian cause

9:55 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Muslim Scholars Association of Malaysia (PUM) has suggested that the government should urge Arab and Islamic countries to reject any efforts to normalise relations with Israel and continue to strengthen their support for the Palestinians.

It is one of the ten resolutions of the Palestine-Israel Conflict seminar yesterday, following the latest developments in Gaza that saw an increasing death toll, violations of international law by Israel, and restrictions on basic needs of Palestinians.

“PUM vehemently condemns Israel’s inhumane actions which consistently violate international law resulting in the tragic deaths and injuries of civilians, including women and children in Gaza, Palestine,” read the statement tonight.

PUM also urged the government to play a crucial role in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), activating the body to take proactive measures towards resolving the conflict.

The association also insisted that the Israeli government and relevant countries grant full permission to external parties to provide humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza.

“PUM also asserted the Israeli government to cease its uncivilised attacks on the people in Gaza and initiate an immediate ceasefire so that measures towards peace can be taken,” read the statement. – November 5, 2023

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