New Delhi: Amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, emphasizes the urgent need for effective international intervention. He said that the international community and the United Nations must address the growing uncertainty and intensity of the conflict with effective and practical solutions. A segment of the Palestinian population has resorted to armed resistance due to the perceived lack of justice for their cause from international entities. Ignoring this stark reality will only further complicate the situation in the Middle East.
It is disheartening to witness nations that have provided financial and military support to Israel showing concern for human life only when Israel is under attack. Regardless of one's stance on the matter, it is imperative that all nations, whether in Palestine or Israel, unite in the name of humanity to halt the attacks and the senseless killing of innocent people, including helpless infants. Such wars that victimize the innocent pose a grave challenge to our shared humanity, and both sides should sincerely commit to ending the conflict.
The West Asia crisis cannot be reduced to mere labels of terrorism or extremism when it comes to the struggle for the Palestinian homeland. Israel's actions, such as launching unannounced attacks on civilian centres and restricting access to necessities, including clean drinking water, defy international norms and laws governing warfare.
The prospect of a large-scale war and global chaos is a significant concern. Organizations like the UN, Arab nations, and Muslim communities must step in with peace-focused mediation efforts, rather than escalate the conflict. Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad also calls upon people worldwide to pray for the emergence of peace in the sacred land of Al-Aqsa.
