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Palestinian Minister of Awqaf Resigns Over Video Controversy
The Palestinian government announced the resignation of Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Najjim, following wide-ranging controversy sparked by a video clip circulated on social media platforms. In the video, the minister is shown placing his prayer beads into a glass of water and asking a young girl to drink from it while reciting verses from the Quran as a sign of respect. The clip elicited varied reactions; some activists criticized the minister’s conduct, deeming it inappropriate for his position, while others defended his intentions, considering it a traditional local practice. The government did not clarify the reasons for the resignation or whether it was directly related to the circulated video. The minister submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister, who approved it, expressing appreciation for his past efforts.
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