Students from Aligarh Muslim University organized a protest march denouncing Israel's retaliatory response to the Hamas terrorist attack. While India had strongly condemned the Hamas assault on Israel, labeling it a terrorist act, Muslim students at AMU voiced their support for Hamas. Reports indicate that on the night of October 8th, students from AMU staged a rally opposing Israel's military actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
During the demonstration, pro-Palestine Muslim students chanted "Allah-u-Akbar" slogans and displayed placards with messages condemning Israel and expressing solidarity with Palestine. One of the placards bore the inscription, "AMU stands with Palestine, Free Palestine, this land belongs to Palestine, not Israel."
Media sources reported that hundreds of university students participated in the rally, passionately echoing anti-Israel sentiments and advocating for Palestine. The atmosphere was filled with Islamic chants, including "Allah-u-Akbar" and "la ilaha illallah." They contended that Israel was committing injustices against Palestine and used their voices to decry oppression worldwide.
In the midst of these events, the death toll in Israel, resulting from the multi-front attack by Hamas, has tragically exceeded 700, as reported by the latest update from the Times of Israel. Additionally, over 100 individuals remain in Hamas custody after being captured near the border and transported to the Gaza Strip by the terrorists. Furthermore, more than 2000 people are currently receiving medical treatment.
India's Stance Regarding the Conflict: While the Indian government officially condemns the Hamas attack on Israel as a terrorist act, Muslim students at AMU have expressed their support for Palestine and Hamas. This difference in perspectives underscores the intricate nature of global responses to this enduring and multifaceted conflict.
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