Protests erupted across cities from Pakistan to Lebanon following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In Ramallah, Palestinian demonstrators marched through the streets carrying Hamas flags and chanting in support of the militant group’s military wing. The assassination took place in Iran, sparking suspicion on Israel, which had vowed to target Hamas leaders after a recent attack on Israel that led to a war in Gaza.
In Tehran, hundreds of government supporters condemned the killing, chanting “death to Israel” and “death to America”. In Lebanon, people from the al-Bass refugee camp showed their support for Hamas, carrying images of Haniyeh and the group’s spiritual leader Ahmed Yassin. A spokesperson for Hamas addressed the crowd, emphasizing the Palestinian people’s resilience against the Israeli occupation.
In Pakistan, protests were organized in Karachi by religious political parties, with protesters carrying posters of Haniyeh and chanting in solidarity with the Palestinians. The Palestine Foundation Pakistan also held a protest, calling for an end to the war and for Israel’s destruction. Meanwhile, international mediators are working to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the devastating conflict in Gaza.
The protests highlight the widespread anger and condemnation of Haniyeh’s assassination, with demonstrators vowing to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their resistance against the Israeli occupation. The events also underscore the challenges facing diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the ongoing conflict and achieve a lasting peace in the region.
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