Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, criticized the lack of response from Muslim leaders regarding Israel’s attacks on Gaza, stating that their silence effectively equates to endorsing oppression with backing from the United States. Speaking at a rally protesting Israeli actions outside the U.S. Consulate in Lahore, he cautioned that if the administration did not implement decisive measures to aid Palestinians and denounced the U.S., future demonstrations might shift to taking place within the grounds of the American Embassy.
Rehman noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was in Saudi Arabia and hoped for a collective statement denouncing both the United States and Israel. He criticized how neither the administration nor the opposition addressed the situation in Palestine, suggesting they vie for American endorsement instead. Reiterating his appeal to PML-N, PPP, and PTI to speak against the U.S., he encouraged the Army Chief to voice support for Palestine with governmental consent. Additionally, he proposed gathering Muslim military chiefs to deliver a firm message to Israel.
"I firmly believe this kind of proclamation could effectively stop Zionist aggression," he stated confidently. Regarding rumors on social platforms alleging visits by Pakistani reporters to Israel, he pressed the government to address these claims transparently. Warning that any covert agreements compromising Palestinian lives would provoke widespread outrage among citizens, he emphasized further actions.
As leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, he promoted boycotting goods from Israel and planned large-scale protests nationwide as gestures of unity with Palestinians. In response to escalating violence amid cease-fire appeals, he reported over 600 casualties—among which were more than 250 minors—and accused Hamas leadership of being complicit due to their lack of action.
He denounced closing off Rafah Gateway and alleged direct involvement of America in funding acts of terror conducted by Israelis through arms supply channels. Highlighting apathy within Islamic governance structures, he stressed shared culpability regarding current hostilities faced by Palestinians. "With our status as atomic powers, Muslims globally expect decisive intervention rather than subordination under Western influence,” he argued passionately.
The opponents should likewise raise their voices against the aggression from Israel and America—the public is observing, and they are aware of all," he cautioned.
He emphasized that Palestine holds deep religious significance for Muslims, noting that on March 23, 1940, one resolution supported the establishment of Pakistan, while another showed support for Palestine and criticized Israel. He recalled how Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah referred to Israel as an ‘illegitimate Western offspring’ and reiterated that Pakistan will not acknowledge it under any circumstances. Rejecting claims that Pakistan’s struggling economy prevents it from adopting a firm position against the United States, he blamed the country’s leadership for this state of affairs. "Quit claiming our weakness," he asserted, challenging the leaders to overcome their fearfulness and take inspiration instead from Hamas’s resilience. Concluding his remarks, he honored Hamas for its ongoing fight against Israeli control.
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