KUALA LUMPUR: PALESTINIANS living in Malaysia are feeling the effect of the horror enveloping their family and friends back home in Gaza.
Palestinian Cultural Organisation Malaysia director Muslim Imran said the situation in Gaza now was even worse than how it used to be as a result of the Israeli air strikes.
“The Palestinians are basically left alone to be bombarded and terrorised every day,” said Muslim, who has been living in Malaysia for 10 years.
He said Palestinians, however, continued living their lives despite all the atrocities around them.
“We are continuing with our struggle and are even more motivated day by day.”
Muslim’s parents and siblings are living in the West Bank.
He said after living in Malaysia, he now understands the meaning of peace and stability.
“I hope the same for my country too, for Palestine to once again be a free country.
“However, this seems difficult going by how things are now.”
Universiti Sains Malaysia PhD student Mahmud Shakfah, 38, said: “There is a massive massacre going on. The Israel soldiers have destroyed civilians houses, killed families, especially the youths.
“They do not distinguish their targets. Most of the victims are ordinary people and even babies as young as 8 months old.”
He explained since there were bombings everywhere, the Palestinians lacked medical facilities.
“Although I am living in Malaysia now, I still feel the suffering of fellow Palestinians.”
Mohammed al-Herbawi, 27, originally from Hebron in the West Bank, is devastated over the attacks.
“I have relatives and friends who are affected by the attacks. Many of them are minors.
“They are injured and even
arrested without any legitimate reason.”
He contacted his family in Hebron three days ago and is thankful the surrounding area is under control.
“All we are asking for is peace,” he pleaded.
Another Palestinian, Hassan Imran, 22, who is studying international law at the International Islamic University Malaysia said Israel had no regard for international law.
“My hope is that Muslim countries of the world support Palestine. I’ve been in Malaysia for five years now and thankfully, Malaysia is very supportive of the Palestinian cause.
“This shows that we are not alone.”
Ibrahim Juneidi, 24, an engineering student at Universiti Malaya said the situation back home was chaotic.
“Palestine needs the support of everyone. We need to speak out against the aggression.”
