Rome: The President of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, affirmed that the international community's inaction in response to the suffering of the Palestinian people-who have endured over a year and a half of the most horrific crimes of genocide and starvation-is a grotesque manifestation of hatred and racism, exercised through political instruments.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Yamahi made these remarks during a panel discussion on combating hatred, held as part of the Second Interfaith Dialogue Conference in Rome. He stated that "hatred based on religion or belief is fuelled by various cultural and ethnic biases, which generate discriminatory and hostile discourse toward those who are different. It's the cruellest expression of hate."
He further added that a world that condemns hatred when it is directed at itself but remains silent when others are targeted is a world devoid of credibility. Al Yamahi called for an end to international hypocrisy and double standards, emphasizing the need to restore the true meaning of justice and respect for human dignity, regardless of faith, identity, or affiliation.
During his visit, the President of the Arab Parliament met with Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate of the Republic of Italy, to discuss ways to strengthen Arab-Italian parliamentary relations. Al Yamahi stressed the importance of establishing Arab-Italian parliamentary ties and proposed signing a cooperation agreement between the Arab Parliament and the Italian Senate.
For his part, the President of the Italian Senate emphasized that mutual understanding between the Arab and Italian peoples is a fundamental pillar for enhancing relations in all fields.