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Hundreds of individuals world wide have held rallies to mark Al-Quds Day (or just, Quds Day), a world day expressing help for Palestine and opposition to the continuing Israeli occupation.
The annual Day of Solidarity falls on the final Friday of Ramadan. Folks gathered in Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iraq and Lebanon, amongst many different nations.
This yr, the demonstrations have been particularly pressing as anger unfold throughout the Muslim world over Israel's battle on Gaza, which has killed greater than 33,000 Palestinians in six months.
Tel Aviv has ignored requires a right away ceasefire.
Males, girls and kids carrying placards supporting Palestine attended rallies held after Friday prayers.
Many held banners that learn “Down with Israel”, whereas others burned American and Israeli flags.
The US administration has indicated that it doesn’t plan to limit or situation army assist to Israel. Nevertheless, US President Joe Biden has publicly stated that Israel has not taken sufficient steps to guard civilians in the course of the ongoing offensive in Gaza.
Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, the top of Lebanon's highly effective group Hezbollah, gave a televised handle to mark al-Quds Day.
In Iran, state tv confirmed prime authorities, judiciary and army officers, together with President Ibrahim Raisi and Quds Drive chief Ismail Kani, strolling amongst protesters in Tehran and cities throughout the nation.