This message is directed to world leaders who frequently advocate for humanity and human rights:
How many innocent Palestinian civilians—men, women, and children—must Israel slaughter? How many war crimes must Israel commit? How much death and destruction must be inflicted upon the people of Gaza and Palestine before you, as leaders, take decisive action? When will you impose sanctions on Israel, expel Israeli ambassadors from your countries, and stand firmly with the decisions of the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court, to hold Israel accountable for its crimes?
Israel is committing war crimes in plain sight, openly declaring its intentions to use force, yet the world remains silent. While the world celebrates, Israel continues to destroy Gaza before our very eyes, leaving its people to suffer and die. How cruel and heartless has this world become?
Where is humanity? Where are the principles of human rights? Where is the conscience of world leaders? This silence is a stain on the moral fabric of our time. Imagine if this tragedy unfolded in your own countries, how would you respond? Have you even asked yourselves this question?
Remember, Allah (SWT) will hold every leader and every individual accountable for what they did or failed to do to help save the men, women, and children of Gaza and Palestine. Every soul shall taste death, and no one can escape it. On the Day of Judgment, when you stand before the Lord of the Seven Heavens and the Earth, what excuse will you offer? Allah knows what you say and what you conceal.
It is time to act with courage, justice, and humanity. The people of Gaza and Palestine deserve nothing less.
End of Statement
AFIC, established in 1964, stands as the Peak Muslim Organisation in Australia, with 170 members including 9 State and Territory Councils. It has a rich history of pioneering numerous community services and actively advocating for the rights and representation of the Muslim community.
Authorised:
Dr Rateb Jneid, President