World scout Movement sends pro-terror Fatah official a letter expressing “condolences” after the latest Hamas rocket war
Headline: “Rajoub receives a letter from the chairman and secretary-general of the World Organization of the Scout Movement”
“Chairman of the Palestinian Scout Association (PSA) Jibril Rajoub received a letter from Chairman of the World Organization of the Scout Movement [WOSM] (sic., Chairman of the World Scout Committee, the main executive body of the WOSM) Craig Turpie and WOSM Secretary-General Ahmad Alhendawi, in which the two welcomed the ceasefire that was achieved in recent days between Palestine and Israel (refers to ceasefire ending Hamas rocket barrages on Israeli cities; see note below -Ed.). Turpie and Alhendawi expressed condolences for the families of the victims who died during the latest wave of escalation and emphasized WOSM’sceaseless efforts to work to build peace and dialogue between everyone.
The letter said: ‘Following the recent developments in the region, we wish to take advantage of the opportunity to clarify WOSM’s position regarding hostilities that have affected the lives of many innocents in recent weeks, and also to emphasize WOSM’s position on everything concerning defending peace, justice, and human rights, including children’s rights worldwide, especially in conflict areas.’
The letter also said: ‘We welcome the ceasefire announcement, and are deeply saddened by the violence that has affected the lives of innocents, including child and adult members of the scouts’ movement. We express our condolences to all the victims and those harmed who lost their loved ones, and emphasize that the death of victims and wounded in the area will leave a deep impression on the minds of innocent children.’
In conclusion, WOSM expressed its support for all the peacemaking efforts. It emphasized its willingness to give all possible forms of aid to achieve this.”