International Union of Muslim Scholars condemns suspension of UNRWA funding
Ali Al-Qaradaghi, the Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), has strongly criticized the decision by several Western countries to suspend their funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), following israeli allegations against the agency.
In a statement posted on X, Al-Qaradaghi denounced the move, describing it as a "disgusting" partnership with Israel in exacerbating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. He emphasized the dire humanitarian situation in the region, exacerbated by Israeli occupation forces' actions and acute shortages of essential resources.
Al-Qaradaghi highlighted the devastating impact of the funding suspension on Palestinian civilians, particularly children, who are already grappling with deprivation, poverty, and inadequate healthcare. He attributed the political decision to the unwavering support for Israel, disregarding the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians.
Warning of the catastrophic consequences of the funding suspension, Al-Qaradaghi urged the international community to take immediate action to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians. He called for pressure on countries that suspended their funding to UNRWA to reconsider their decisions and fulfill their humanitarian responsibility towards the Palestinian people.
The suspension of funding to UNRWA has raised concerns among major international organizations, who fear the exacerbation of the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip if aid remains suspended. Al-Qaradaghi's remarks underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to address the plight of Palestinians and alleviate their suffering. (ILKHA)