In many countries of the Muslim world they are held demonstrations in favor of the Palestinians, while asking Israel to stop the bombing at Gauzeespecially the army raid he is preparing.
Yes, France and Germany banned pro-Palestinian rallies, while many Western countries are beefing up security at synagogues and Jewish schools, fearing that the protests could lead to violence.
Hamas, which controls Gaza, urged Palestinians to rise up against the shelling and blockade of the enclave, march on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem and confront Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
In Jerusalem’s Old City, the near-deserted streets were earlier tense as some youths tried unsuccessfully to break through the police cordon and reach Temple Square. Israeli authorities allow access only to worshipers over the age of 55, for security reasons.
In Baghdad, tens of thousands of Iraqis demonstrated in central Tahrir Square and burned Israeli flags, chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. “We are ready to join the struggle and free the Palestinians from Israeli atrocities,” said 25-year-old teacher Mudadar Karim. Like most protesters, he joined the rally wrapped in a white shroud, to show that he is ready to fight to the death.
Demonstrations, organized by the authorities, were held across Iran in support of Hamas and against the bombing of Gaza, state television reported. “Death to Israel, death to Zionism,” chanted those gathered holding flags of Palestine and Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese armed movement.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem addressed a gathering of several hundred people and said the organization was “all ready” to contribute to the Palestinian struggle. Demonstrations also took place in Palestinian camps and cities where Hezbollah has a strong presence.
In Indonesia, Islamist cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, the alleged mastermind behind the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, joined dozens of others in an anti-Israel march in the Javanese city of Solo . “We cannot show weakness towards Israel,” he said in his address to the crowd holding Palestinian flags.
In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, activists protested Israel’s actions after Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque. Members of Japan’s Muslim community demonstrated near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, holding placards and chanting slogans such as “Israel, terrorist” and “Free Palestine”.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations were also held in Sri Lanka, Indian Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Egypt. Later tonight, other demonstrations are expected to take place in various European cities.
Source: News Beast
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