Iran, Algeria Urge Stronger Cooperation on Aiding Gaza

Qalibaf made the remarks during a meeting with Ibrahim Boughali, President of Algeria’s National People's Assembly, on the sidelines of the 19th high-level session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States in Jakarta.

He emphasized the need for unity among Muslim nations to confront Israeli aggression and uphold the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.

“The lack of unity among Muslim countries is evident,” Qalibaf said.

“Today, not only do some Muslim countries fail to support Palestine, but also a number of them back the Zionists in (its oppression).”

Qalibaf urged Muslim countries to find a solution and call on other nations to keep abreast of the Palestinian issue to help the nation achieve a final victory.

He called on the parliaments of Muslim countries to adopt a clear and transparent stance on the Palestinian issue.

He also highlighted the potential for Iran and Algeria to expand cooperation in areas such as industry, health, and transportation.

Boughali, for his part, said some countries are normalizing relations with Israel, which would not serve their interests but would rather embolden the regime to commit more crimes.

He added that forced displacement and lack of medicine and food are the current serious problems in Palestine and urged Muslim countries to take further steps towards restoring the Palestinians’ rights in international courts.

Since March 2, no humanitarian aid has reached Gaza. International agencies warn that 500,000 people, a quarter of Gaza’s population, risk starvation without resumed deliveries.

Israel resumed its brutal war on March 18, breaking a two-month ceasefire and exchange agreement with Hamas.

At least 52,928 Palestinians have been killed and 119,846 injured in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to local sources.