Diplomatic Standoffs and the Gaza Siege; Reflecting on Our Mortality - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Israeli strategy criticized for not addressing the root cause of violence in the region.
- The U.S., Canada, and the European Union supported Israel's narrative, leading to accusations of them thinking they represent the international view.
- The UN's Security Council criticized for its ineffectiveness in resolving conflicts due to veto power by five major powers.
- The UN General Assembly passed a resolution with 120 votes in favor, 14 against (including the U.S.), and 45 abstentions, highlighting international disagreement.
- Bolivia severed ties with Israel, and other countries recalled their ambassadors over the Gaza conflict.
- A call for Prime Minister Trudeau to follow an independent foreign policy, call for a ceasefire, and reflect on Palestinian suffering.
- Call to support groups advocating for peace in the Middle East, such as the CJPME
- Reflecting on recent deaths in the community, including Syed Asad Jafri, and discussign the unpredictability of death.
- A reminder of the importance of remembering death and not procrastinating in fulfilling one's duties.

Friday Juma Khutba
November 3rd, 2023

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