Thousands of Islamists Rally in Pakistan Against Israel's Gaza Bombing
Around 15,000 protesters in Lahore on April 11, 2025 condemned US and Israeli military actions in Gaza, with Jamaat-e-Islami leader Naeem Ur Rehman calling for a holy war in defense of the region.
Published on April 12, 2025
On April 11, 2025, about 15,000 demonstrators gathered in Lahore for a protest organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. The protest was aimed against the military actions in Gaza, with participants condemning both United States and Israeli involvement. Naeem Ur Rehman, the head of Jamaat-e-Islami, called on Muslim nations to declare a holy war in defense of Gaza.
Pakistan, which maintains no diplomatic ties with Israel, has long been an advocate for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. This rally follows earlier demonstrations in March 2025, reinforcing widespread regional concern over the continuing conflict and the escalating military actions in Gaza.