Double standard of Israel and the West
Abu Imran, Dhaka
It is strange that Israel is refusing to accept the government led by Hamas which won the majority seats in the last parliamentary election. Israel has not only expressed its displeasure but even imposed economic sanction against the new Palestinian regime. As close ally the US has also toed the Israeli line. Such sanctions are seriously going to affect the people and the government there. But as said there is always a silver lining behind the cloud, the Hamas led government is not cowed by such sanctions. It is going to seek the assistance from brotherly Muslim countries. It is high time that the Muslims should come forward to help them very generously. There are more than 50 countries under the OIC banner. And the majority of the Muslim countries are rich in oil and other resources. If each more contributes according to its capability, then it won't be difficult for the Palestinians to overcome the present economic crisis caused by the double standard of Israel and the West.Even a government fully mandated by the people is not acceptable to the West if it is not of their choice. This is a historical fact. This happened in Algeria, Turkey and lately happening in Palestine. If other countries go nuke, they won't mind, but when Iran goes so, they call it axis of evil and stronghold of terrorists. To counter the double standard of the West, it is now very much necessary that the Muslim countries forge a rock solid unity among themselves -- share, care and prosper without looking to the West. They have enough resources both in wealth and manpower. They invest in the West. They now can do so among themselves. If need be, they must say good bye to the West -- this is the way Muslim nations could survive.
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