Palestinians will never abandon their land, says Al-Aqsa Mosque Imam

The senior Imam at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem has affirmed that the Palestinian people will never abandon their land and will never accept relocation to any other country, the Palestinian Information Centre has reported. Sheikh Ekrima Sabri made his comment at Zaituna University in Tunisia on Wednesday.

The Palestinian people have expressed over decades their insistence on remaining on their land regardless of the sacrifices required, he pointed out.

“The Arab countries neighbouring Palestine should remain steadfast and not change their position in rejection of Palestinian displacement,” said Sheikh Sabri. “They should not yield to American pressure.”

US president Donald Trump has said that the US will take control of the Gaza Strip after relocating its population to neighbouring Arab countries. His plan has been condemned around the world.

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