Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will denounce a US-backed proposal to displace Palestinians during the OIC Foreign Ministers meeting in Jeddah. He will emphasize Pakistan’s support for Palestinian rights and call for the establishment of a sovereign state based on 1967 borders. The meeting will also discuss the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israeli actions in Gaza, contrasting with the Egyptian reconstruction plan aimed at aiding Palestinians.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar is set to attend a critical meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, where he will vehemently oppose a proposal aimed at displacing Palestinians from Gaza. This plan, purportedly backed by US President Donald Trump, proposes permanently relocating over 2 million Palestinians from their homeland, triggering widespread condemnation among Muslim nations.
The OIC session will address the escalating situation in Palestine stemming from relentless Israeli aggression and the ongoing violations of Palestinian rights. At this crucial gathering, Dar will reinforce Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and call for Israel’s complete withdrawal from all occupied territories, including Jerusalem, condemning any proposals for further Palestinian displacement as “unacceptable.”
Dar is also expected to advocate for the restoration of fundamental rights for the Palestinian people, including the right to return to their homeland and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This approach contrasts sharply with other initiatives that suggest displacement.
Amid these discussions, Arab leaders recently endorsed an Egyptian plan aimed at reconstructing Gaza, valued at $53 billion, which seeks to preserve the current Palestinian population within the enclave. This proposal is in stark opposition to Trump’s vision of a “Middle East Riviera.”
Additionally, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi noted that Egypt, working closely with Palestinian authorities, has proposed a governance committee to manage Gaza post-conflict, overseeing humanitarian efforts while preparing for the eventual return of the Palestinian Authority (PA).
The discord between Hamas and the PA remains a crucial aspect of the crisis. Following a recent attack by Hamas on October 7, which resulted in significant casualties and hostages, Israel’s military response has devastated Gaza, leading to numerous civilian deaths and widespread displacement, raising serious humanitarian concerns.
Hamas, which has governed Gaza since 2007, has expressed support for the Egyptian governance plan, signaling a potential shift in the management of the region. Since 1967, Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip and West Bank, have remained under Israeli occupation, making Pakistan’s non-recognition of Israel and calls for a sovereign Palestinian state aligned with international consensus imperative to its foreign policy.
In summary, Pakistan’s participation in the OIC Foreign Ministers meeting underscores its firm commitment to the Palestinian cause, opposing displacement proposals and advocating for Palestinian rights. With current tensions heightened by Israeli actions and potential governance changes in Gaza, the importance of a unified Muslim stance on Palestine becomes more critical to achieving lasting peace and justice for the Palestinian people.
Original Source: www.arabnews.pk
