Why it matters:
It is widely known that the Israeli government has been working towards occupying parts of Palestine, including the Gaza Strip. The Islamic world, along with the international community, agrees that only the Palestinians have the legitimate right to Palestine.
The big picture:
Recently, US President Donald Trump proposed in his statement that Palestinians should be resettled anywhere other than Palestine and that Palestinian areas, including Gaza, should be placed under US auspices. Trump's statement has faced strong condemnation from both government and public levels around the world.
What they're saying:
Speaking to Iran Press, Pakistan's parliament members strongly condemned Trump's statement.
Shandana Gulzar said the constitution of Pakistan doesn't recognize the state of Israel, it is the last of all colonial states, and the land was appropriated from the Arabs who live there, we can not stand by any statement by any country that would deprive Palestinians of their land and statehood. Shahryar Khan Afridi said the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Countries should become the voice of the unheard. Gull Asghar said that Trump's statement is an irresponsibility that the President is showing. Sehar Kamran says we reject the statement. Sheikh Aftab said Palestine is Palestine's motherland. Parliamentarian Riaz Fatyana said, "I don't consider Trump's statement a serious and mature one and all Muslim Ummah reject it.
Go deeper:
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