'Hamas shattered dreams of those who recognize Israel': JI's Hafiz Naeem

JI leader during address in captial challenged "peace advocates" asking why they fail to see children massacre

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan cheif Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman stated that Hamas has shattered the dreams of those who recognise Israel.

While addressing a gathering at Melody Market in Islamabad to mark the one-year anniversary since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza which has killed nearly 42,000 women and children so far.

The JI cheif emphasized that the day of solidarity with Gaza is being celebrated, with the entire Pakistan taking to the streets.

He claimed that the United States, Israel, and some other countries are supporting Israel, while the rulers of Muslim countries remain asleep and are afraid to speak out about Gaza.

Hafiz Naeem further noted that Jamaat-e-Islami has engaged with both the government and the opposition.

He noted that following the JI's proposal, "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an all-party conference for solidarity with Gaza, which nearly all political parties are attending".

"Hamas, through its sacrifices, has shattered the dreams of those recognising Israel. He questioned why people ask why Hamas attacked Israel on October 7," JI cheif asserted.

Hafiz Naeem said that "Palestine has been fighting since 1948, and millions have been martyred—something that seems invisible to many".

He challenged the "peace advocates", asking why they fail to see the massacre of children.

He further stated that to date, the United States has provided Israel with $310 billion in weapons. India, Israel, and the United States are collectively perpetrating atrocities in Gaza.

"There is ongoing competition among European countries to provide maximum support to Israel; these nations are the sponsors of Israeli terrorism".

"The true face of America was revealed when it dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and this continues to be the case," the JI amir maintained.

Additionally, Jamaat-e-Islami also observed the Day of Solidarity with Palestine in the Sindh Assembly, where Assembly Speaker Awais Qadir Shah, Jamaat-e-Islami leaders Muhammad Hussain Mehnati, Maulana Asadullah Bhutto, Muhammad Farooq, and others participated.

Meanwhile, in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against Israeli aggression, various organizations held protests at multiple locations across Lahore, including Istanbul Chowk, Lahore Press Club, Wahdat Road, and Kalma Chowk.