KUALA LUMPUR | November 13, 2026: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM) has expressed grave concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for an independent review of the so-called ‘Board of Peace’ amid growing demands from Palestinian factions for its dissolution over its failure to deliver meaningful humanitarian relief.
In a position statement issued on November 13, MAPIM President Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said that any international mechanism established in the name of peace must be judged by its ability to end civilian suffering, ensure humanitarian access, restore human dignity and protect the fundamental rights of Palestinians.
Referring to statements reported by Quds News Network on November 11, MAPIM questioned the credibility, effectiveness and political objectives of the initiative, arguing that diplomatic announcements and political roadmaps cannot be considered meaningful progress while Palestinian families remain displaced, children face harsh weather conditions and essential humanitarian supplies are restricted.
Humanitarian Aid Must Not Be Used as Political Leverage
MAPIM strongly rejected attempts to link humanitarian assistance with political concessions or use restrictions on aid as leverage against Palestinian factions.
The organisation stressed that food, clean water, medicines, fuel, tents and shelter materials must be delivered to civilians solely on the basis of humanitarian need, without discrimination or political preconditions.
It expressed particular alarm over reports concerning restrictions on shelter materials as tens of thousands of displaced families face flooding, rain and deteriorating weather conditions.
“Humanitarian assistance must be unconditional, impartial, independent and neutral,” the statement emphasised, warning that vulnerable families cannot be left waiting for political negotiations while living in damaged tents and temporary shelters.
Israel and US Must Be Held Accountable
MAPIM also called for Israel to be held accountable for actions and restrictions that obstruct humanitarian relief, contribute to civilian suffering and perpetuate the destruction of Gaza.
The organisation further stated that the United States administration, given its considerable political and diplomatic influence over Israel, must be held accountable for the consequences of its policies and decisions.
It argued that Washington cannot credibly claim to support peace while failing to use its influence effectively to secure humanitarian access, protect civilians and ensure compliance with international law.
Palestinian Rights and Political Representation Must Be Respected
Emphasising Palestinian political agency, MAPIM maintained that the future of Gaza and Palestine must be determined through the full participation and consent of the Palestinian people.
It opposed externally imposed political arrangements that marginalise Palestinian representation, undermine national unity or treat Palestinian political rights as negotiable.
The organisation called for disagreements among Palestinian factions to be resolved through Palestinian-led dialogue, mutual understanding and a commitment to national interests.
MAPIM further stressed that the Palestine issue cannot be reduced to post-war administration, reconstruction arrangements or the disarmament of Palestinian factions. The fundamental questions of occupation, territorial dispossession, blockade and the denial of Palestinian self-determination must also be addressed.
MAPIM Urges UN, OIC and International Community to Act
Calling for immediate international intervention, MAPIM urged the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), governments, humanitarian agencies and international civil society to take concrete measures to address the crisis.
Its key demands include an independent assessment of the Board of Peace’s mandate and performance, unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, an international monitoring mechanism to prevent political interference in aid distribution and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.
The organisation also called for the entry of essential reconstruction materials, including prefabricated shelters, mobile homes and other supplies needed to protect displaced families.
It urged the international community to mobilise an emergency humanitarian response, particularly for children, women, older persons and persons with disabilities.
‘No Genuine Peace Without Justice’
Concluding its statement, MAPIM warned that Gaza must not become a permanent humanitarian dependency administered through external political arrangements while its population remains deprived of freedom, dignity and fundamental rights.
The organisation reiterated that humanitarian relief must never be exchanged for political submission and that reconstruction must not become a means of normalising occupation.
“Our position: Peace must deliver justice, not manage oppression,” MAPIM declared.
The statement concluded with a strong message that the credibility of every institution claiming to work for peace must be measured by whether it genuinely ends Palestinian suffering and advances their rights, freedom and dignity.
“There can be no genuine peace without justice, no reconstruction without freedom, and no humanitarian diplomacy without accountability,” the statement said.