Maldives showcases love for Palestinians in packed solidarity rally

The Maldives has showcased love for Palestinians in a solidarity rally held Friday evening in Male’ City attended by hundreds.

The rally, titled ‘Dhiveheenge Bodu Evvun’ – which loosely translates to “major gathering of Maldivian people” – organized by the International Aid Campaign (IAC) and Isra Association, with support from additional civic groups including the Mahaldheeb Foundation, Jamiyyathul Akhawaath, Maldives Türkiye Foundation, and Heyo Bingaa, kicked off at 4:00pm

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People of all ages took part in the rally where they repeated called for the independence of Palestine. The rally was concluded with special Dua, praying for Palestinians to be saved Israel’s cruelty.

Youths also spearheaded a motorcycle rally in Male’ City on the sidelines of rally in Artificial Beach.

The motorcycle rally which began in Rasfannu area, was participated also by hundreds of people waving Palestinian flags, and concluded at the Artificial Beach area.

Similar rallies were also held on Friday evening in many islands. They also saw attendance from a great number of people of all ages, who carried Palestinian flags and banners, calling for the independence of Palestine.

Israel has declared war on Palestine, after Hamas launched a massive military operation into Israeli territory on October 7, in response to Israeli violation of the Al Aqsa Mosque and increased attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers.

Israeli forces continue pounding the Gaza Strip for a seventh day, killing nearly 1,800 Palestinians, leveling down whole neighborhoods, and enforcing a total blockade – cutting off the besieged enclave from food, water, electricity, and medical supplies.