Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan a Return of Colonialism, says Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman

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Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan a Return of Colonialism, says Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman
JI Emir announces nationwide protest tomorrow against U.S.-Israeli moves, Million Marches in Lahore, Karachi on Oct 4, 5

Lahore, October 2 – Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza Peace Plan, calling it a declaration for the revival of colonialism. He warned the Pakistani government against any move toward recognizing Israel, saying that such a step would face resistance at every level until the rulers are reduced to an example of disgrace.
Addressing a press conference at Mansoora, Lahore, flanked by JI leaders Liaqat Baloch, Ameer ul Azeem, and Shakil Turabi, the JI Emir demanded that the government immediately declare its unwavering support for the establishment of a single, independent Palestinian state. “Anyone going against the principled stance of Quaid-e-Azam and 250 million Pakistanis will be seen as bargaining with the blood of the oppressed and siding with Israel,” he said.
Condemning the Israeli Navy’s assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of aid workers, the JI chief announced a nationwide protest on Friday against Trump’s plan and the Israeli attack. He further announced that JI will hold a “Palestine Million March” in Lahore on October 4, in Karachi on October 5, and in all over the country on October 7.
Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman also criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for expressing support for Trump’s plan even before it was formally unveiled, terming it a new peak of flattery and submission. He cautioned the government against advancing toward the Abraham Accords, reminding it a century-long stance of Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and other founding figures of Muslim India.
He reiterated JI’s recognition of Hamas as a democratic and legitimate resistance movement. Disarming Hamas, he warned, would expose Palestinians to the same fate as Bosnian Muslims at the hands of Serbs. “Jamaat-e-Islami will endorse Hamas’ stance on the so-called peace deal,” he added, stressing that any compromise on Palestine would also undermine Pakistan’s principled position on Kashmir.
On the situation in Azad Kashmir, Rehman expressed solidarity with protesters, urging the government to address their legitimate demands wisely. He appealed to demonstrators to continue their political resistance peacefully and avoid violence, warning that unrest could weaken the Kashmiri cause. He acknowledged that the demand to abolish 12 reserved assembly seats for Kashmiri refugees holds merit to some extent, adding that the JI central leadership is in contact with JI’s AJK Emir Dr. Mushtaq Khan and government ministers to help resolve the issue.
Cautioning both sides, he said, “The government and Kashmiri people must avoid any actions that could give defeated India an advantage.”
Responding to a question, the JI chief denounced the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) as a hub of corruption, saying the PDM parties—particularly PML-N and PPP—engaged in mock political battles while the public fully understands their collusion.