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Brunei–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Brunei and the State of Palestine. Brunei supports the creation of a independent Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. [1]
Brunei does not have diplomatic ties with Israel. [2] [3] It does recognize the State of Palestine. [4] Walid Abu Ali is the non-resident Ambassador of Palestine to Brunei. [5] [6]
The Sultan of Brunei spoke at the United Nations session in September 1984 after joining the United Nations where he condemned Israel and expressed support for a Palestinian State. [7] On 17 November 1988, Brunei recognized Palestine following the Palestinian Declaration of Independence. [8]
Brunei voted against the United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the United Nations. [9] The resolution stated the issue of Jerusalem would be settled through negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. [9]
Brunei provides donations to Palestine through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). [10] It provided food for Ramadan in 2019 and funding for education and healthcare in 2020. [10] It raised funds through The Palestine Humanitarian Fund 2021 initiative and provided 115,860 food packets to UNRWA. [11]
Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia issued a joint statement during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, condemning Israeli actions and calling for a ceasefire. All three Muslim majority Southeast Asian countries do not have diplomatic ties with Israel. [12] McDonald's franchisee in Brunei donated to a fund for Palestinians in Gaza. [13] Thousands protested in Bandar Seri Begawan in solidarity with the Palestinians. [14]