JI's Hafiz Naeem announces Gaza March in Islamabad on April 20

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman announced that a massive Gaza Solidarity March will be held in Islamabad on April 20, while a nationwide strike will be observed on April 22 as part of the Global Call for Gaza, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

Addressing a press conference at Jamaat-e-Islami’s office in Islamabad, Hafiz Naeem said that millions will gather for the historic march in Islamabad to protest Israeli atrocities and US support.

“People across the world are expressing hatred for Israel and the US. Israel is murdering innocent children, and once again, the US has proven itself to be a global terrorist,” he said, referring to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings as historic examples.

He condemned the international community’s silence and said that Hamas had won elections democratically but was still not allowed to govern. “They’re being told to surrender, but until the streets are flooded with protests, the bloodshed will continue.”

He urged Arab nations and Pakistan to rethink their strategies, suggesting that military-level planning is needed against Israel’s expansionist ambitions. “We are bringing the public to the streets for the cause of humanity,” Hafiz Naeem stated.

Announcing a global strike on April 22, he said that countries like Turkey, Malaysia, and others will also participate. “Our rulers must stop fearing the US. It is not a god. We cannot sell our faith,” he emphasised.

He questioned why major political parties remain silent on US pressure and demanded to know what action the government has taken against journalists who visited Israel on Pakistani passports. He criticised the authorities for criminal negligence in failing to act on such violations.