CLOSED BRIEFING WITH DR MUSTAFA BARGHOUTI

Friday 27th June a

CLOSED BRIEFING WITH DR MUSTAFA BARGHOUTI

was held at Finsbury Park Mosque.

It was wonderful to hear Dr Barghouti outline issues regarding Palestine.

Comments by Dr Barghouti:

He said that we are all facing a trying and difficult time with more to come.

Dr Barghouti explained that The Israelis plan is to ethnically cleanse Palestine and that well armed settlers are attacking Palestinians in the West Bank on a daily basis.

He was encouraged by an incredible event which took place - Israeli soldiers confirming that they were given orders to shoot unarmed Palestinians waiting to collect food.

There has been constant attacks on Al-Aqsa and Al Haram Ibrahimi mosque, this is being done by the Israelis to destroy the Mosques to build their temple

Dr Barghouti pointed out what is currently happening is not only related to Gaza it is an attack on the billions of Muslims and humanity worldwide

Dr Barghouti questioned ‘Where are those who consistently preach democracy, human rights, tolerance - their Voices are silent now in relation to Gaza’

He told everyone that we need to speak louder and louder

What we are facing is not just apartheid it’s occupation

The Settlers are committing and encouraged to commit a colonial project of eradication of the Palestinians.

Palestinians are determined to struggle for their land and freedom. They are facing unbelievable atrocities and they are still standing - its God miracle

Dr Barghouti said that we Muslims have a golden opportunity to bring to the attention of the world about the struggle of Palestinian people.

The things the Palestinians face make them more stubborn to remain in their land. He appealed to everyone to tell the story of the Palestinian from the beginning.

For Palestinians it’s a struggle, not only do they face the bullets, bombs, and destruction but also the biased narrative.

The Coming days are and will be the most decisive.

We need to organise - they organise, plan and implement. We have to Struggle for justice.

Fear is an instrument of control. They are trying to paralyse us. But we must avoid things that can be used against us.

Dr Barghouti said there are 57 Muslim countries in the world if they marched with flags to break the siege they could do it - but they are all silent.

Finally he said everything we do will and is making difference. Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) is working and needs strengthening.

He thanked everyone for what they are doing to support the Palestinians and to continue.

The event was organised by The Cordoba Foundation. Hosted by Finsbury Park with MCB.