Ramallah: President Mahmoud Abbas offered his condolences on Wednesday on the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, in a condolence telegram sent to the family of the late Reverend and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, President Abbas expressed deep condolences and sympathies on behalf of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian people.
President Abbas highlighted Reverend Jackson's significant role in the American civil rights movement and his courageous moral voice, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He noted Jackson's efforts to expand the struggle for justice, emphasizing the inseparability of civil rights and human rights.
The telegram acknowledged Reverend Jackson's contributions to placing Palestinian rights within the national public debate, despite the political challenges of the time. President Abbas recognized Jackson's insistence on dignity and self-determination for the Palestinian people, paralleling the African American struggle for freedom with global aspirations of oppressed peoples.
President Abbas emphasized the impact of Reverend Jackson's engagement and advocacy, which fostered a fairer debate on Middle East peace. He reiterated the Palestinian people's remembrance of Jackson as a friend committed to justice and mutual recognition.
In closing, President Abbas conveyed his solidarity with Reverend Jackson's family, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and his friends and colleagues, expressing hope for their comfort in his legacy and lifelong dedication to equality and human dignity.
