Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will denounce a proposed plan for the permanent displacement of Palestinians during an OIC meeting in Jeddah. The OIC session aims to address deteriorating conditions in Palestine due to Israeli aggression. Mr. Dar will advocate for a sovereign Palestinian state and restoration of their rights, while Arab leaders support a reconstruction plan for Gaza that avoids displacement.
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, will attend a special meeting of foreign ministers from OIC member states in Jeddah this Friday. He is set to denounce a proposal deemed “unacceptable” which suggests the permanent displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan attributed to US President Donald Trump that aims to convert the region into an international resort while asserting US control.
The OIC will convene an Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss actions in light of the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinians due to ongoing Israeli hostilities and violations of their rights. Reports indicate that Mr. Dar will stress Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and call for Israel’s complete withdrawal from all occupied areas, including Jerusalem.
Furthermore, Mr. Dar is expected to champion the restoration of the Palestinians’ inalienable rights, including their right to return and the establishment of a sovereign state defined by the pre-June 1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This week, Arab leaders have also endorsed an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza aimed at circumventing the displacement of Palestinians, contrasting with Trump’s controversial vision.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi revealed that an administrative committee of independent Palestinian professionals will oversee Gaza’s governance during the transitional phase, ensuring humanitarian aid oversight and management of the territory’s affairs until the Palestinian Authority’s return. The broader implications involve the ongoing rivalry between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, particularly following Hamas’s recent attack leading to significant casualties and escalating conflict.
The Gaza Strip and West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. Pakistan’s stance remains firm in not recognizing Israel and advocating for an independent Palestinian state established according to internationally accepted borders, with particular emphasis on Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
In summary, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s participation in the OIC meeting highlights the country’s firm opposition to the proposed displacement of Palestinians. The gathering aims to address the alarming situation in Palestine, emphasizing support for Palestinian rights and statehood. Additionally, the juxtaposition of international rebuilding efforts reflects a broader regional consensus against displacement, further complicating the dynamics between various Palestinian factions and Israel.
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