A large number of people have taken to the streets in Karachi in solidarity with the people of Palestine. The protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners that said “Stop bombardment of Gaza”.

Dozens of people rallied on Karachi’s <em>Teen Talwar</em> protesting Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. — Photo by Hawwa Fazal
Dozens of people rallied on Karachi’s Teen Talwar protesting Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. — Photo by Hawwa Fazal

Dozens of people rallied on Karachi’s <em>Teen Talwar</em> protesting Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. — Photo by Wara Irfan
Dozens of people rallied on Karachi’s Teen Talwar protesting Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. — Photo by Wara Irfan

Protesters carry banners demanding accountability of colonisers. — Photo by Hawwa Fazal
Protesters carry banners demanding accountability of colonisers. — Photo by Hawwa Fazal

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