Queen Rania Al Abdullah addresses ongoing war in Palestine: 75-year-old struggle for freedom

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Published: 2023-10-24 20:14

Last Updated: 2024-06-18 10:35


Queen Rania Al Abdullah addresses ongoing war in Palestine: 75-year-old struggle for freedom
Queen Rania Al Abdullah addresses ongoing war in Palestine: 75-year-old struggle for freedom

In an interview with CNN, Queen Rania Al Abdullah candidly expressed her concerns about the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her words resonated with a powerful call for empathy and humanity in the midst of a 75-year-old story of strife.

"Islam condemns the killing of children," Queen Rania stated, highlighting a fundamental principle of the Islamic faith. Her question, "Why isn't there equal condemnation?" echoes the sentiments of many who have observed the unequal global responses to the situation.

She reminded the world that the current crisis didn't commence on October 7th, emphasizing that is a deeply entrenched issue with a history spanning three-quarters of a century.

Queen Rania pointed out the consistent cycle of military incursions and night raids that have persisted for decades, causing suffering to innocent civilians.

"The targeting of hospitals and schools and journalists, UN workers. How is that self-defense? Why is it when Israel does this it’s self defense but Palestinians are called terrorists?" she said.

However, Queen Rania stressed that her message is not about herself. It is a plea to the international community to speak up for humanity. She emphasized that this isn't about taking sides, "being pro-Israel or pro-Palestine." Instead, it's a call to be "pro-people," to advocate for the well-being and dignity of all those affected by the conflict.

One of the central issues Queen Rania highlighted is the lack of freedom of movement that people in the region face. Their basic rights to travel and live free from fear and oppression are severely curtailed. This aggression is, at its core, a struggle for freedom and the restoration of fundamental human rights.

As the aggression continues to unfold, Queen Rania Al Abdullah's words serve as a reminder that this situation extends far beyond the immediate headlines. It's a protracted struggle for the rights, dignity, and security of all the people involved. It is a plea for equal condemnation of violence and an urgent call for the world to stand up for the principles of humanity, empathy, and justice.