Brunei–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Brunei Darussalam 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]
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Brunei does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[2] It does recognize the State of Palestine.[3] Walid Abu Ali is the non-resident Ambassador of Palestine to Brunei.[4][5]
History
editThe 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.[6] On 17 November 1988, Brunei recognized Palestine following the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.[7]
Brunei voted against the United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the United Nations.[8] The resolution stated the issue of Jerusalem would be settled through negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.[8]
Brunei provides donations to Palestine through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).[9] It provided food for Ramadan in 2019 and funding for education and healthcare in 2020.[9] It raised funds through The Palestine Humanitarian Fund 2021 initiative and provided 115,860 food packets to UNRWA.[10]
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.[11] McDonald's franchisee in Brunei donated to a fund for Palestinians in Gaza.[12] Thousands protested in Bandar Seri Begawan in solidarity with the Palestinians.[13]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "History and domestic dynamics: How ASEAN members see the Hamas-Israeli conflict | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Error". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "TM R&D - His Excellency Ambassador of Palestine and His Excellency Ambassador of Algeria Visits TM R&D". TM R&D. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "UNISSA receives Palestine ambassador". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Saunders, Graham (2013-11-05). A History of Brunei. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-87401-7.
- ^ "Diplomatic Relations". palestineun.org. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ a b Bandial, Ain (2017-12-22). "At the UN, Brunei votes to reject US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital". The Scoop. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ a b "Brunei Donates Emergency Food Assistance for Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip". United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Brunei donates emergency food assistance for Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip [EN/AR] - occupied Palestinian territory | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ Nurhayati (2023-12-25). "Southeast Asian Responses to the Israel-Palestine Conflict". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "McDonald's Brunei makes donation to Palestine". The Star. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
- ^ "Photos: Thousands rally in solidarity with Palestine in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei". AhlulBayt News Agency. Retrieved 2023-12-29.