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On Thursday, hundreds of residents in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province, gathered in a significant show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and voiced strict condemnation over the killing of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh.
The rally, organized by local community leaders and activists, saw a diverse group of participants, including students, women, and political figures. Demonstrators carried banners and placards denouncing the recent violence in Gaza and the assassination of Haniyeh, who was a prominent leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The protesters chanted slogans calling for an end to what they described as unjust aggression against the Palestinian people and urged the international community to take action to stop the violence. The demonstration also highlighted the broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with many speakers emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
In his speech, a leading activist condemned the assassination as a grave injustice and a violation of international norms. He urged the global community to recognize the rights of Palestinians and to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the region. The rally was marked by a strong sense of unity and purpose among the participants, who expressed solidarity not only with Haniyeh but with all Palestinians suffering under the current conditions.
The demonstration in Mazar-i-Sharif reflects a growing trend of international solidarity with the Palestinian cause, underscoring the widespread concern over the escalating violence in Gaza and the broader Middle East conflict.