Brunei–Palestine relations explained

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Brunei–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Brunei and the State of Palestine. Brunei supports the creation of a independent Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.[1]

Brunei does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[2] [3] It does recognize the State of Palestine.[4] Walid Abu Ali is the non-resident Ambassador of Palestine to Brunei.[5] [6]

History

The Sultan of Brunei spoke at the United Nations General Assembly session in September 1984 after joining the United Nations where he condemned Israel and expressed support for a Palestinian State.[7] On 17 November 1988, Brunei recognized Palestine following the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.[8]

Brunei voted against the United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the United Nations.[9] The resolution stated the issue of Jerusalem would be settled through negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.

Brunei provides donations to Palestine through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).[10] It provided food for Ramadan in 2019 and funding for education and healthcare in 2020. It raised funds through The Palestine Humanitarian Fund 2021 initiative and provided 115,860 food packets to UNRWA.[11]

Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia issued a joint statement during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, condemning Israeli actions and calling for a ceasefire. All three Muslim majority Southeast Asian countries do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[12] McDonald's franchisee in Brunei donated to a fund for Palestinians in Gaza.[13] Thousands protested in Bandar Seri Begawan in solidarity with the Palestinians.[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brunei reiterates solidarity with Palestinians . 2023-12-29 . The Star . en.
  2. Web site: History and domestic dynamics: How ASEAN members see the Hamas-Israeli conflict Lowy Institute . 2023-12-29 . www.lowyinstitute.org . en.
  3. Web site: Diplomatic cuts and legal action: How has the world reacted to Israel's Gaza offensive? . 2023-12-29 . www.aa.com.tr.
  4. Web site: Error . 2023-12-29 . www.mfa.gov.bn.
  5. Web site: 2023-01-18 . TM R&D - His Excellency Ambassador of Palestine and His Excellency Ambassador of Algeria Visits TM R&D . 2023-12-29 . TM R&D . en-US.
  6. Web site: UNISSA receives Palestine ambassador . 2023-12-29 . borneo363.rssing.com.
  7. Book: Saunders, Graham . A History of Brunei . 2013-11-05 . Routledge . 978-1-136-87401-7 . en.
  8. Web site: Diplomatic Relations . 2023-12-29 . palestineun.org.
  9. Web site: Bandial . Ain . 2017-12-22 . At the UN, Brunei votes to reject US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital . 2023-12-29 . The Scoop . en-GB.
  10. Web site: 8 September 2022 . Brunei Donates Emergency Food Assistance for Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip . 29 December 2023 . United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
  11. Web site: 2022-09-08 . Brunei donates emergency food assistance for Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip [EN/AR] - occupied Palestinian territory ReliefWeb ]. 2023-12-29 . reliefweb.int . en.
  12. Web site: Nurhayati . 2023-12-25 . Southeast Asian Responses to the Israel-Palestine Conflict . 2023-12-29 . Modern Diplomacy . en-US.
  13. Web site: McDonald's Brunei makes donation to Palestine . 2023-12-29 . The Star . en.
  14. Web site: Photos: Thousands rally in solidarity with Palestine in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei . 2023-12-29 . AhlulBayt News Agency.

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