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2024 Faizabad Sit-in | |||
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Part of the Gaza–Israel war protests | |||
Date | July 2024 | ||
Location | Faizabad Interchange, Rawalpindi, Pakistan | ||
Caused by | Israeli war crimes in Palestine | ||
Goals | Boycott of Israeli products, humanitarian aid to Palestine | ||
Methods | Sit-in, protest | ||
Resulted in | Government agreement to requests | ||
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Lead figures | |||
The 2024 Faizabad sit-in was a week long protest organized by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Faizabad. The demonstration was a response to the war crimes committed by Israel in Palestine, with requests for a government-led boycott of Israeli products and provision of aid. [1] [2] [3]
The protest sit-in at Faizabad Interchange was initiated by the TLP under the leadership of Saad Hussain Rizvi. The sit-in followed a protest march that began at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi. [4] The march drew participants from various parts of the Rawalpindi Division. [5]
The TLP put forth several requests, including an official boycott of Israeli products, provision of food and medical aid to Palestinians, particularly those affected by Israel's military aggression in Gaza. A key demand was for the Pakistani government to designate Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as a terrorist. [6]
The week-long protest concluded after successful talks between the TLP and the Federal Government. [7] [8] The government agreed to send over 1,000 tons of food and other relief supplies to Gaza before July 31. [9] [10] The government also pledged to continue and enhance its efforts to assist the people of Palestine. [11]