Jamaat President Syed Saadatullah Hussaini expressed deep concern and disappointment over the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel amid the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza. At a time when Gaza is witnessing the largest humanitarian catastrophe in contemporary times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and public meeting with Israeli leadership is disappointing and worrying. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President Syed Saadatullah Hussaini said this in a statement issued to the media.
Prime Minister disappointed millions of Indians with his attitude: Hussaini
He said that the Prime Minister’s speeches and his attitude in public during this visit have deeply disappointed millions of Indians who are proud of India’s historical role as the voice of justice and protector of the oppressed. At a time when credible international human rights organizations, UN officials and humanitarian agencies have described Israel’s actions in Gaza as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the lack of bold and articulate condemnation was both unexpected and painful.
Syed Saadatullah Hussaini said that India has historically opposed apartheid, colonial occupation and racial discrimination in all parts of the world. India’s moral standing in world affairs is built not just on strategic interests but on civilizational values ​​based on justice, compassion and solidarity with the oppressed. The people of India hoped that their Prime Minister would maintain this legacy during this visit.
He further said that Israel’s long-term occupation of Palestinian land, its practice of discrimination, which well-known international human rights organizations call apartheid, and the large-scale destruction and killings taking place in Gaza are not just a political fight, but a serious moral crisis for humanity. On the one hand, the symbolic gestures of love and normalcy with the Israeli leadership, and on the other hand, the lack of clear and courageous concern for the Palestinian plight, which has caused deep sorrow to millions of Indians, whose conscience is always aligned with justice.
The Jamaat president emphasized that India’s freedom struggle itself was a moral fight against colonial domination and injustice. India’s national identity and respect across the world were built on its steadfast commitment to truth, justice and respect for all human beings. Any silence or moral confusion in the face of widespread suffering and systemic oppression could undermine that legacy of pride and undermine India’s credibility as an important voice for the Global South.
Indians consider Palestine a moral and humanitarian issue: Hussaini
Syed Saadatullah Hussaini said that the people of India consider the Palestinian question not just a geopolitical issue but a moral and humanitarian issue. The soul of India has always stood with the oppressed people, no matter their religion, geography or political advantage. India’s civilizational thinking – reflected in its freedom movement and constitutional values, appeals to its leadership to speak out truthfully and courageously against injustice.
Reiterating the consistent and principled stand of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Syed Saadatullah Hussaini said that the Jamaat has always opposed colonial occupation, apartheid and injustice, and has always stood for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. This comes not from political convenience, but from the moral principles around the world and the same values ​​of freedom, respect and justice that inspired India in its fight for independence.
He concluded his speech by saying that India’s real strength lies not only in its economic or strategic strength, but in its moral voice. It is this moral voice – the conscience of India and the soul of its civilization – that must continue to guide its leadership in times of historical injustice.
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