Quaker Student Delegation in Denmark Briefed on Palestinian Political Developments

The Diplomatic and Public Policy Service of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) recently hosted a student delegation from Quaker schools in Denmark. During the meeting, the delegation was provided with an overview of the latest developments on the ground in Palestine, including political updates at the local and regional levels. The PLO team also shared recent statistics regarding the situation of Palestinian youth, emphasizing the ongoing challenges they face.

The discussion included a review of Israeli practices that are perceived as violating international law and norms. The PLO highlighted the failure of the occupying power to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities, noting the lack of serious and effective international action to hold it accountable. This includes the continued violations of resolutions passed by international legitimacy bodies, which are allegedly supported by the United States administration.

The meeting also addressed daily violations in the Gaza Strip, such as attacks on schoolchildren and universities, the escalation of tensions in Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the violation of religious sites for both Islamic and Christian communities. Other concerns raised included the deliberate executions, military bombardment of Gaza, repression of peaceful demonstrators, and the theft of the ability and property of the Palestinian people. The delegation also mentioned the arrests and raids in Palestinian towns, villages, and camps, as well as the looting of prisoners’ rights, including those of children. Policies of forced displacement and collective punishment were also highlighted.

The PLO team emphasized the international community’s responsibility to intervene effectively and end the occupation. They called for holding Israel accountable for its crimes against the defenseless Palestinian population and for establishing an independent and sovereign Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This aligns with the biblical call to seek justice and mercy, as seen in Micah 6:8, which urges people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Danish student delegation asked questions about the role of youth and women in Palestinian society, potential future solutions, Israeli elections, and the regional implications for the Palestinian cause. The PLO team provided responses to these inquiries, offering insights into the complex realities faced by Palestinians today. The exchange underscored the importance of understanding and engaging with the issues affecting the region, as encouraged by Romans 12:18, which calls for living in harmony and seeking peace with all.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Arabic)