Together with the Muslim community in Oyo State, the Coalition of Islamic Organizations has asked the UN to become involved in the conflict between Israel and Hamas because it allegedly violates international human rights law.

At a peaceful rally in Ibadan, the coalition, which includes the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), NACOMYO, The Muslim Congress, TMC, Jama’atu Ta’awunul Muslimeen, and Jama’atu Tadhomunul Muslimeen, among others, held placards with messages like “Free Palestine from the River to the Sea,” “Oh Allah Assists the Palestinians,” “Where are the Arab Nations?” and “Where are the Arab Nations?”

Abdurasheed Atta, the head of the Institute of Human Heritage and one of the demonstration organizers, stated that Muslims and other Nigerians must join the global movement for Palestine’s liberation

“Nigeria, regardless of its internal crises, has always been on the side of the oppressed for justice. We urge world leaders to rise up in defence of Palestinians as they rallied Ukraine against the invasion of Russia,” he said.

 

Atta advocated boycott of Israeli products and patronage of the country for tourism, saying the cut off of food, water, light and other aids to Palestinians was a grievous crime against humanity, which was condemnable in strong terms.

The Chief Missioner, Muslim community in Oyo State, Dr. Daud Amoo-Alaga, said it became necessary for Muslims to always pray for restoration of peace and victory for the suffering Palestinians.

Leading the gathering on special prayers for Palestine, Dr. Amoo-Alaga said the Qudus mosque in the country was an Islamic heritage, which must be protected by all.

According to him, Al-aqsa Mosque in Palestine is the third sacred mosque and a point of convergence of humanity on the day of reckoning.

Explaining the rationale behind the gathering, the Director, Solace Education Consult, Dr. Ismail Akintola, said Muslims are a united family, hence the sympathy and concern for the Palestinians, whose ancestral home has been encroached on by the Jews since 1948.