ICYF Strongly Condemns the Opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) strongly condemns the opening of the US Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, as this unfortunate act violates the political, legal and historical status of the city of Jerusalem. The opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem is a clear defiance of international law and relevant resolutions, a radical departure from the international consensus on the status of Al-Quds Ash-Sharif and a major threat to the regional peace while also undermining the peace process between the Palestinians and Israelis.
ICYF recalls and emphasizes the international stand of 21 December 2017, when 128 countries voted in favor of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution condemning the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and calling on countries not to move their diplomatic missions to the city. The resolution in case also affirmed that “any decisions and actions which purport to have altered, the character, status or demographic composition of the Holy City of Jerusalem have no legal effect, are null and void and must be rescinded in compliance with relevant resolutions of the Security Council, and in this regard, calls upon all States to refrain from the establishment of diplomatic missions in the Holy City of Jerusalem.”
ICYF, while underscoring the centrality of the cause of Al-Quds to the Islamic Ummah, expresses its support to all peaceful actions throughout the world which are against this injustice and calls on the OIC Member States and Institutions to scale up their support towards the activities of the “Al-Quds Ash Sharif – OIC Youth Capital 2018” international programme implemented by ICYF.
Board of ICYF
14 May 2018
#AlQudsOICYouthCapital2018 – Full story of the Launch of the Al-Quds Al-Sharif – Islamic World Youth Capital 2018 Program in Palestine
Launch of the National Youth Council of Palestine, which expressed its dedication to uniting and engaging all Palestinian youth, advocating youth interests and representing the cause of Palestine throughout the world.
#AlQudsOICYouthCapital2018 – Full story of the Launch of the Al-Quds Al-Sharif – Islamic World Youth Capital 2018 Program in Palestine
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expresses high appreciation for the Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation’s efforts and work towards supporting of the Palestinian Youth and Cause, as well as preserving the Islamic Character of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.
Over 30 delegations arrived to Ramallah, Palestine for the Grand Opening of #AlQudsYouthCapital 2018 after hours of overcoming border control, difficulty and taking detours on isolated and treacherous roads.
Inshallah Al-Aqsa, the furthest Mosque, will become closer…
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By unanimous decision of its Board, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international institution affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), strongly condemns the U.S. President’s decision to recognize Al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of Israel.
The unilateral and ill-advised decision by the U.S. President Donald Trump not only disrupts any attempt at peace or reconciliation, it also undermines the prospect of a just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Moreover, this decision contradicts the opinion of the international community; violates international law; harms the status of the United States as an objective “honest broker” in its mediation efforts and emboldens the appeal of radicals and extremists in the region.
During this fragile period when the Middle East region needs tranquility and peace more than all else, ICYF calls upon the OIC Heads of States to show necessary solidarity and reactions for the taking of adequate and effective action during their Extraordinary Summit to be held in Istanbul, on 13 December 2017, upon invitation of H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Turkey, in his capacity as the current chair of the OIC Summit Conference.
ICYF VISITS PALESTINE TO KICK OF PREPARATIONS OF AL-QUDS OIC YOUTH CAPITAL 2018
Upon the kind invitation of the Higher Council of Youth and Sports of the State of Palestine (HCYS), a delegation from the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), headed by Mr. Abdula Manafi Mutualo, Director General of Youth Policy, Education & Training, visited the State of Palestine to start preparations towards implementing the historic decision of selecting Al-Quds as the OIC Youth Capital for 2018.
The ICYF delegation was received by concerned Palestinian high dignitaries, including His Excellency Gen. Jibril Rajoub جبريل الرجوب, HCYS Chairperson, His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Husein, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, Mr. Issam Qaddoumi, HCYS Secretary General, other Members of the Palestinian Cabinet, and the leadership of the Palestinian Scout Association.
The visit also included a brainstorming session with several Palestinian youth associations towards one of the main activities of “Al-Quds – OIC Youth Capital 2018”, which is the establishment of the Palestinian National Youth Council.
The visit was concluded with signing of “Al-Quds – OIC Youth Capital 2018 Chart of Activities”, where a number of initiatives are described as part of the year-long celebration of the international program under reference.
