Why it matters:
The rally drew thousands of children, parents, and students to show solidarity with the people of Gaza, underscoring growing public pressure in Pakistan for international action against Israeli aggression.
Driving the story:
Organized by Jamaat-e-Islami, the gathering featured speeches from party leader Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman and chairman Muneem Zafar Khan.
Speakers urged pro-Palestinian governments and international organizations to take concrete steps to protect Gaza’s children and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid.
The event also voiced support for the Global Resistance Fleet, calling on Muslim nations to safeguard aid convoys against Israeli aggression at sea.
Key quotes:
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman announced plans for a million-person march across Pakistan to mark the second anniversary of Operation Storm of Al-Aqsa.
He accused the United States of historic and ongoing complicity in Israeli crimes and wider regional wars.
“Trump does not deserve respect,” Naeem said. “He was a driving force behind the slaughter of Palestinians.”
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