Malaysia PM leads large protest against Trump’s declaration on al-Quds

Following Friday prayers, Malaysian protesters held a large gathering outside a mosque in the government capital of Putrajaya, carrying flags and wearing scarves bearing the Palestinian national colors, local media reported.

Organizers said around 10,000 people were expected to show up.Malaysians, along with the entire world community, are angry at a decision on December 6 by US President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's "capital" and begin work for the relocation of Washington's embassy from Tel Aviv to the occupied city.

Addressing the crowd, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said his country would spare no effort to "save" Jerusalem al-Quds, and that he would not be cowed by ties with Washington when it comes to the Palestinian cause.

"We are firm in our stand. We support the formation of a Palestine that is free and sovereign. We demand a Palestine with dignity and pride. We want East Jerusalem [al-Quds] as the capital of Palestine," he said.

Among the participants were Razak's predecessor, Mahatir Mohammad, and members of different political groups in Malaysia.The Association of NextGen Christians of Malaysia also joined the Muslim protesters in a show of support for the Palestinian cause.

Prior to the event, the Christian group issued a statement and said, "Ancom is appalled by the recent decision of Trump to recognize Jerusalem [al-Quds] as the capital of Israel as well as to start the process of moving the US embassy there."

"We view the decision as part of his political agenda and domestic political positioning and certainly not biblical," it added.Trump's declaration on Jerusalem al-Quds has drawn angry reactions from the international community, including Washington and Tel Aviv's close allies.

On Thursday, Malaysia joined voices with more than 120 countries at the UN General Assembly to say a resounding 'Yes' to a resolution, which urges the US to drop its recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's "capital."

Viewed as a major diplomatic blow to the US and Israel on the world stage, the resolution was passed despite a threat by Trump to cut off financial aid to countries voting against his move.

Source:Press TV