Palestinian officials praise King Mohammed VI's support for Jerusalem and Palestine

Palestinian officials have lauded King Mohammed VI of Morocco, in his capacity as head of the Al-Quds Committee, for his unwavering support of the Palestinian cause and the city of Jerusalem. The commendations coincide with the 27th anniversary of the King's ascension to the throne.

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The Palestinian people extend their thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco for its supportive stances towards Palestine, praising the chairmanship of the King of the Al-Quds Committee and the assistance provided by the Kingdom to the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, in addition to the political support it provides to the Palestinian cause.

Rouhi Fattouh, head of the Palestinian National Council, extended congratulations to King Mohammed VI, expressing wishes for his health and long life. He conveyed the Palestinian people's gratitude to Morocco for its consistent support, specifically acknowledging the King's leadership of the Al-Quds Committee and the kingdom's aid to Palestinians, particularly in Gaza. Fattouh emphasized the deep fraternal ties between Palestine and Morocco and highlighted Morocco's continuous support for Jerusalem through the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, alongside assistance to Gaza in areas like education, relief, and shelter.

Similarly, Azzam Al-Ahmad, secretary of the PLO Executive Committee, congratulated Morocco on the anniversary. He affirmed that the Palestinian issue has been a constant in Moroccan policy under King Mohammed VI, evidenced by Morocco's advocacy in international forums and its revitalization of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency. Al-Ahmad predicted that the strong relationship between Palestine and Morocco would further strengthen, especially given the current difficult circumstances facing Palestinians and the threats to Jerusalem and its holy sites, notably Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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The Palestinian issue has been a constant in Moroccan policy during his reign, whether by defending it in international and regional forums or by activating the work of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, which the Kingdom oversees and finances to support Jerusalem and its holy sites.

Mahmoud Al-Habbash, President of Palestine's Sharia Courts and advisor to the Palestinian President on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations, described the anniversary as a significant occasion for Moroccans and their brethren. He stressed that the Palestinian people are a natural extension of Arab peoples, including the Moroccan people. Al-Habbash conveyed his best wishes to King Mohammed VI and the Kingdom of Morocco for continued happiness, stability, and success, and to the Palestinian people for liberation from occupation.

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The Palestinian-Moroccan relations are historical and deep-rooted relations dating back hundreds of years. One of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque bears the name Bab Al-Maghariba, and the Moroccan Quarter is a testament to the depth of this historical relationship.

Adnan Al-Husseini, a member of the PLO Executive Committee and head of the Jerusalem Affairs Department, also marked the anniversary as a cherished occasion for Palestinians. He expressed pride in Morocco and its people, recalling their historical role in protecting Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem. Al-Husseini noted the numerous programs implemented by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency targeting youth, women, and Jerusalemite institutions, deeming these activities crucial amidst the challenging conditions.

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The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency implements numerous programs targeting youth, women, and Jerusalemite institutions, emphasizing the importance of these activities in light of the difficult circumstances.