While Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip continue, thousands of people held a demonstration of support for Palestine in Karachi, Pakistan. It is estimated that approximately 100 thousand people attended the demonstration.

The Jamaat Islamic Party condemned Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Siraj ul Haq, leader of the Jamaat Islamic Party, reacted to Muslim countries by stating that Muslims should stand with the Palestinians fighting against Israeli forces. “Is the Islamic world waiting for their deaths or planning to save them?” Haq said.