05-07-2024, 06:53 AM
Gaza war could alienate Muslim moderates, says Akyol
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PETALING JAYA: A prominent Turkish scholar has warned that the continuing war in Gaza may alienate even moderate Muslims, jeopardising their role in combatting Islamophobia and building bridges with the non-Muslim community.
Mustafa Akyol said the war, which he labelled one of the worst modern day mass atrocities, is likely to also breed more extremism and fuel militant groups.
It could even give birth to more radical ones, he warned.
Akyol said the carnage in Gaza coupled with Western indifference would drive away Muslims who share Western liberal democracy values.
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Mustafa Akyol said the war, which he labelled one of the worst modern day mass atrocities, is likely to also breed more extremism and fuel militant groups.
It could even give birth to more radical ones, he warned.
Akyol said the carnage in Gaza coupled with Western indifference would drive away Muslims who share Western liberal democracy values.
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