Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: As the 8th of Qasr (November 29) approaches, the International Day of Solidarity with the People, Children and Youth of Palestine will be held; a day that national and international observers consider a historical symbol of UN support, but they emphasize that this support has never been put into practice since 1977. According to Dr. Fazal al-Hadi Wazin, a university professor and member of the World Union of Muslim Scholars, in an interview with AVA, determining such a day has failed to establish justice, reduce the suffering of the Palestinian people, or prevent the aggression of the Zionist regime; a regime that continues to commit its crimes with the support of Western countries. Therefore, analysts emphasize the need for more serious steps by the UN and world governments to contain Israel.
Publish dateSaturday 29 November 2025 - 11:09
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Background and Significance of International Day of Solidarity with Palestine
International Day of Solidarity with Palestine is held every year on November 29. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 to draw world attention to the Palestinian issue and the violated rights of its people. The date was chosen for its symbolic importance, as on November 29, 1947, Resolution 181, known as the “Palestine Partition Plan,” was adopted.
The day emphasizes the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the “right of return” and the “right to self-determination,” and is a symbol of the historical injustice inflicted on the Palestinians. Resolution 181 paved the way for the establishment of the State of Israel and allocated part of the Palestinian territory to the Jews, while the majority of the population and land belonged to the Arabs. This action, which was supported by the world, not only did not create lasting peace but also led to new and deep conflicts.
Since the naming of this day, governments, institutions and international communities have considered it an opportunity to condemn the occupation and crimes of the Zionist regime. Marches, global gatherings and extensive cultural, political and artistic programs are held on this day.
Programs and Events for World Solidarity Day
As this day approaches, various scientific, cultural and political meetings are held in countries around the world. Also, screenings of films, documentaries and works of art related to Palestine, as well as street marches aimed at raising public awareness and supporting the Palestinian cause, form an important part of this event.
Analysts emphasize that the international community must strengthen support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinians in international institutions and increase pressure on the Zionist regime to end the occupation and settlement construction. It is also considered necessary to continue humanitarian aid and support for institutions such as UNRWA.
Interview with Dr. Fadl al-Hadi Wazin, university professor and member of the World Union of Muslim Scholars
AVA: What is the main purpose of holding World Solidarity Day with Palestine?
Dr. Wazin: The purpose of this day is to remember the suffering and pain of the Palestinian people and emphasize their fundamental and inalienable rights, including the right of return and self-determination. It is also an opportunity to condemn the occupation and the ongoing injustices against the Palestinians.
AVA: What programs are mainly held on this day?
Dr. Vazin: Ceremonies, demonstrations, conferences, and awareness programs are held all over the world. Cultural exhibitions, lectures, and humanitarian fundraising are also among the activities that highlight the Palestinian issue in public opinion.
AVA: Is there another day for solidarity with Palestinian children?
Dr. Vazin: Yes. In Iran, September 30 is the National Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Children and Adolescents; in memory of the martyr “Muhammad al-Dura,” a 12-year-old Palestinian teenager who was martyred in 2000.
AVA: Has the Palestinian resistance over the years awakened the Islamic Ummah?
Dr. Vazin: Without a doubt. The resistance of the Palestinian people has played an important role in keeping the consciousness of the Islamic world alive. This resistance did not allow the Palestinian issue to be removed from the agenda of the Islamic Ummah and created new waves of solidarity and popular support in Islamic countries.
Symbolic support and the continuation of injustice
The International Day of Solidarity with Palestine is a reminder of the decades of oppression and oppression of the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people. Despite the designation of this day and the symbolic support of the United Nations, justice has never been established in the Palestinian issue, and the original owners of this land are still victims of occupation and the West's unwavering support for Israel. However, the Palestinian resistance has played a pivotal role in maintaining the spirit of seeking justice and Islamic solidarity.
Trump's unsuccessful ceasefire plan in Gaza
AVA: Was Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza aimed at peace in Palestine or saving Israel?
Dr. Vazin: American plans, including Trump's plan, are usually presented with the aim of crisis management; but in practice they have mostly ended up in Israel's favor, because the fundamental problems of the Palestinian people, such as the siege, occupation, and settlement construction, remain unresolved. These ceasefires were more aimed at stabilizing the status quo and reducing international pressure on Israel, rather than creating a just peace for the Palestinians.
AVA: How successful was the Sharm el-Sheikh meeting in Egypt?
Dr. Wazin: The meeting was ostensibly held with the aim of mediation and reducing tensions, but in practice it did not yield any tangible results. The ceasefire was repeatedly violated, attacks continued, and there were no serious guarantees for the implementation of the commitments. Therefore, many observers consider it a failed meeting with no practical achievements. It was expected that such meetings would provide more support for civilians and a cessation of hostilities, but this goal was not achieved.
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