Will world only watch Israeli atrocities in Gaza?
Israeli forces are continuing their attacks on Gaza which have already killed many civilians including children and women. Thousands fled their homes. Israel is intensifying its brutal bombing in defenseless Gaza with the silent support of the western world. The merciless attack of the Israeli forces against the Palestinians in the holy month of Ramadan is so disdainful.
Protests are taking place in different parts of the world in solidarity with the people of Gaza. But we didn't see any news of protest in the wealthy Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, etc. OIC or Arab League nations -- none has come forward to take any concrete steps to save the Palestinians from Israeli atrocities. It's a shame for all the Muslims around the world.
Now, where are the so-called international human rights organisations whose duty is to protect and uphold human rights regardless of religion, nationality, gender or class? Why are they silent now?
Md. Yeasir Arafat Nadim
Dept. of Economics
University of Dhaka
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