IF HORMUZ IS OPEN , WILL THE WAR AND US – ISRAEL REGIME AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN STOPS
March 24, 2026HORMUZ IS NOT FREE: GLOBAL PRESSURE ON IRAN EXPOSES DOUBLE STANDARDS – END THE GAZA BLOCKADE, ISRAEL MUST WITHDRAW
March 24, 2026An Analysis
By Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid
President, MAPIM
25 March 2026
Introduction :
Beyond Rhetoric, Towards Reality
The question of Al-Aqsa is no longer theoretical.
What we are witnessing today is not a series of isolated violations, but a systematic, long-term strategy aimed at altering the status, identity, and ultimately the existence of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
With consistent political, military, and diplomatic backing from the United States, the Israeli agenda has moved from covert ambition to gradual execution.
The issue before us is no longer whether there is a plan.
The issue is whether the Muslim world has a plan to stop it.
The Reality: A Gradual but Deliberate Strategy
The current trajectory reveals a pattern:
●Increasing incursions into Al-Aqsa compound
●Restrictions on Muslim worshippers
●Normalization of extremist narratives calling for demolition
●Expansion of settlements and Judaization of القدس
This is not random.
It is incremental.
It is strategic.
And it is enabled by impunity and global silence.
The Role of US Backing
No serious analysis can ignore one fact:
Israel’s ability to pursue this agenda is sustained by unwavering US support.
This includes:
●Diplomatic protection at international forums
●Military aid and strategic coordination
●Narrative framing that shields Israeli actions
Without this backing, the cost of such actions would be significantly higher.
Why the Current Response is Failing
Despite having:
2 billion Muslims
57 Muslim-majority countries
The response remains weak.
Why?
Because of:
●Political fragmentation
●Sectarian divisions
●Dependence on external powers
●Lack of coordinated strategy
●Emotion without strategy has not protected Al-Aqsa.
Statements without action have not deterred aggression.
The Only Way Forward: A Strategic Shift
If we are serious about protecting Al-Aqsa, the response must move beyond condemnation.
- Unity of the Ummah as Strategic Force
Without unity, there is no deterrence.
A fragmented Ummah invites aggression.
A united Ummah changes the equation.
- Reframing Al-Aqsa as a Global Red Line
Al-Aqsa must be declared:
●A non-negotiable sacred trust
●A red line for the entire Muslim world
Any violation must carry collective consequences.
- Ending Strategic Dependency
Dependence on powers that support Israeli policies must be reassessed.
No nation can protect its sacred sites while outsourcing its security to those aligned with its adversaries.
- Coordinated Political and Economic Pressure
Real leverage lies in:
●Trade relations
●Energy influence
●Diplomatic blocs
Without coordinated pressure, appeals will remain ineffective.
- Supporting Legitimate Defense of the Oppressed
International law and moral principles recognize the right of a people under occupation to defend themselves.
Support for the oppressed must move beyond symbolic gestures.
It must include:
●humanitarian support
●political advocacy
●strategic backing within lawful frameworks
A Critical Warning
If the current trajectory continues:
●Al-Aqsa will face irreversible changes
●The Palestinian cause will be further marginalized
●The Ummah will face a historic failure
This is not a distant threat.
This is an unfolding reality.
Conclusion: A Test of the Ummah
The question is not whether Israel has an agenda. It does.
The real question is:
●Does the Ummah have the will, the unity, and the strategy to stop it?
●The defense of Al-Aqsa is not only about Palestine.
It is about identity, dignity, and the future of the Muslim world.
Al-Aqsa will not be protected by words alone.
It will be protected by unity, strategy, and unwavering resolve.

