Thousands rally in Pakistan against Israel's bombing in Gaza

(20 Nov 2023)
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Lahore, Pakistan - 19 November 2023
1. Various top shots of Jamaat-e-Islami rally in support of Gaza, protesters waving Palestinian flags and chanting
HEADLINE: Thousands rally in Pakistan against bombing in Gaza
ANNOTATION: Tens of thousands of supporters from Pakistan’s main religious political party rallied in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday.
ANNOTATION: The rally was against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza and what the party said is the world’s failure to protect Gaza residents.
ANNOTATION: Supporters, including women and children, marched for several miles to reach the location of the rally.
2. Protesters raising hands to take oath to support Gaza
ANNOTATION: The protesters held banners and posters with slogans opposing Israel and the United States and in support of the Palestinians.
3. Protesters holding signs
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Asif Luqman Qazi, Senior leader, Jamaat-e-Islami:
“We are here in Lahore in solidarity with the people of Gaza, the oppressed people of Gaza, and against the illegitimate occupation of Israel."
5. Various of rally
ANNOTATION: Earlier this month, Jamaat-e-Islami held massive rallies in the port city of Karachi and the capital, Islamabad.
STORYLINE:
Tens of thousands of supporters from Pakistan’s main religious political party rallied in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday against Israel’s bombing of Palestinians in Gaza and what it said is the world’s failure to protect Gaza residents.

Earlier this month, Jamaat-e-Islami held massive rallies in the port city of Karachi and the capital, Islamabad.

Supporters, including women and children, marched for several kilometers to reach the location of the rally, holding banners and posters with slogans opposing Israel and the United States and in support of the Palestinians.

AP video shot by Faisal Anjum

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