Several religious organizations are also directly involved in providing humanitarian assistance. For example, zakat and waqf institutions raise funds from Muslims around the world to support humanitarian projects in Palestine, including the provision of food, medicine, and infrastructure development.
There are several factors that influence how political culture shapes the Muslim community's response to the genocide in Palestine:
1. Domestic Policy
A country's domestic politics can greatly influence the response to the genocide in Palestine. In some countries, the government may support the Palestinian struggle to strengthen domestic support and gain legitimacy from its people. In other countries, where governments have close diplomatic or economic ties with Western countries or Israel, the response may be more cautious or even silent.
2. Global Influence
Global influence also plays an important role. Global campaigns for Palestinian rights are often followed by Muslim communities, especially in countries with greater freedom of expression. On the other hand, international pressure from powerful countries such as the United States could limit the extent to which Muslim countries dare to express their support openly.
3. Media and Information
Access to information and media also affects responses. In this digital age, information about the situation in Palestine can quickly spread around the world, mobilizing support and solidarity. However, government-run media in some countries may censor certain information, limiting public awareness and response.
4. Economic Factors
Economic factors also cannot be ignored. Countries that depend on economic aid from Western countries or have close trade relations with Israel may be more reluctant to take a tough stance against the genocide in Palestine. On the other hand, countries with more self-reliant economic strength may be bolder to show firm support.
While there have been many efforts by the Muslim community to support the Palestinian people, there are also many challenges that must be faced:
