Pakistanis rally to demand Muslim solidarity with Iran as conflict with Israel deepens
LAHORE: Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Sunday to protest Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling for unity among Muslim nations and stronger action against what they described as Israeli aggression.
Israel’s surprise attack on targets across Iran on Friday has been followed by four days of escalating strikes, as both sides have threatened more devastation in the biggest ever confrontation between the longstanding enemies.
Clutching banners and chanting slogans, protesters in Lahore urged Muslim countries to stand with Iran and resist Israel’s actions.
“The only solution to this is that the atrocity and barbarism that Israel started is put to an end by getting together with Iran,” said Nida Fatima, a student who joined the rally. “For every Muslim, every proud Muslim, every proud individual in any Muslim nation, it is their duty to stand up for Palestine with Iran.”
