Bruneian-Palestinian relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Palestine

Brunei
Palestine

Brunei–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Brunei 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]

Brunei does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[2][3] It does recognize the State of Palestine.[4] Walid Abu Ali is the non-resident Ambassador of Palestine to Brunei.[5][6]

History

The Sultan of Brunei spoke at the United Nations session in September 1984 after joining the United Nations where he condemned Israel and expressed support for a Palestinian State.[7] On 17 November 1988, Brunei recognized Palestine following the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.[8]

Brunei voted against the United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the United Nations.[9] The resolution stated the issue of Jerusalem would be settled through negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.[9]

Brunei provides donations to Palestine through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).[10] It provided food for Ramadan in 2019 and funding for education and healthcare in 2020.[10] It raised funds through The Palestine Humanitarian Fund 2021 initiative and provided 115,860 food packets to UNRWA.[11]

Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia issued a joint statement during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war condemning Israeli actions and calling for a cease fire.[12] All three Muslim majority Southeast Asian countries do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[13] McDonald franchise donated to a fund for Palestinians in Gaza.[14] Thousands protested in Bandar Seri Begawan in solidarity with the Palestinians.[15]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Brunei reiterates solidarity with Palestinians". The Star. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  2. ↑ "History and domestic dynamics: How ASEAN members see the Hamas-Israeli conflict | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  3. ↑ "Diplomatic cuts and legal action: How has the world reacted to Israel's Gaza offensive?". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  4. ↑ "Error". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "UNISSA receives Palestine ambassador". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  7. ↑ Saunders, Graham (2013-11-05). A History of Brunei. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-87401-7.
  8. ↑ "Diplomatic Relations". palestineun.org. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  9. 1 2 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.
  10. 1 2 "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ Nwafor, Justice (2023-10-09). "Brunei Darussalam Advocates for Peace in Palestine Amidst Escalating Violence". BNN Breaking. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  13. ↑ Nurhayati (2023-12-25). "Southeast Asian Responses to the Israel-Palestine Conflict". Modern Diplomacy. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  14. ↑ "McDonald's Brunei makes donation to Palestine". The Star. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  15. ↑ "Photos: Thousands rally in solidarity with Palestine in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei". AhlulBayt News Agency. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
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