Prominent Muslim bodies and Islamic scholars on Friday appealed to the government to stand against injustice and take swift action to ensure that the “continued Israeli aggression” in Gaza ends, asserting that India has historically aligned itself the oppressed and it is time to reaffirm that legacy.
“We, the undersigned leaders of Muslim organisations in India, Islamic scholars and peace-loving citizens strongly condemn the deepening genocide and humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. On behalf of over 200 million Indian Muslims and all peace-loving citizens of our beloved country, we express our unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Palestine”, the statement said.
“The relentless assault on the Palestinian people has taken the form of a brutal genocide, characterised by systematic destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and refugee camps. Since October 2023, nearly 100,000 innocent Palestinians, including a significant number of women and children, have lost their lives”, the statement claimed.
The international community cannot afford to remain silent, it said. “We call upon all states to sever military and economic ties with Israel and back the UN General Assembly’s call to end the illegal occupation. We urge all Muslim-majority nations to put strong pressure on Israel and the US to halt this catastrophe”, the statement said.
“India has historically aligned itself with the oppressed; this is the moment to reaffirm that legacy”, it asserted. “We call on the Government of India to honour its long-standing moral and diplomatic tradition by standing firmly with the Palestinian people in their struggle. India must denounce Israel’s brutal actions, halt all military and strategic cooperation with it, and actively back global efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region”, the statement said.
