US Muslim organizations boycott Biden’s Eid program

After US President Joe Biden’s statements, which see Israel’s assaults on Palestinians as respectable self-defense, reactions from Muslim neighborhood organizations in his nation proceed.

Greater than 30 Muslim NGOs such because the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) and the Islamic Neighborhood of North America (ICNA) have issued an announcement.

“WE DO NOT AGREE WITH BIDEN’S CELEBRATION”

Within the assertion, Muslim NGOs will rejoice the Biden administration’s on-line feast for the Muslim neighborhood on Sunday, Might 16, “For being content material with making pro-Israel statements within the face of Israel’s oppression and violence in opposition to the Palestinian folks” It was acknowledged that they determined to not take part.

“THEY HAVE THE DARE TO FIT ISRAEL’S CRIMES ON THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE”

Within the assertion, “We contemplate the most recent statements by President Biden, White Home Spokesperson Jen Psaki and State Division Spokesperson Ned Worth, relating to the oppression suffered by the Palestinian folks, as ugly and felony. Not solely does it fully ignore its assault on Muslims, the deportations within the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Sheikh Jarrah Neighborhood, and the siege of Gaza that has already claimed the lives of a whole lot, nevertheless it additionally dares to position the blame on the stricken Palestinian folks.” statements have been included.

“USA GIVES BOTH MATERIAL AND POLITICAL SUPPORT TO ISRAEL”

Within the assertion, it was talked about that the US authorities is a accomplice within the unlawful occupation of Palestine with a minimum of $ 3.8 billion in help yearly. “Along with its unconditional monetary assist, the US authorities suppresses the Palestinian discourse by offering political safety to Israel. It prevents the UN and human rights teams from taking motion to sentence the persecution of the racist Israeli regime.” evaluation was included.

“WE CANNOT CELEBRATE A HOLIDAY WITH A PRESIDENT THAT JUSTITS THE KILLING OF PALESTINIANS”

Within the continuation of the assertion, through which the hyperlink of the signature marketing campaign for the boycott was shared, “We can not rejoice Eid with a President in Palestine who justifies the killing of our brothers. We is not going to permit the White Home to make use of our celebrations of Eid al-Fitr for political acquire on the expense of the Palestinian folks. We invite Muslims in Palestine, the US and around the globe to this White Home occasion. We name for a boycott.” it was mentioned.