KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are set to show their solidarity and undivided support for the Palestinian people at the 'Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin' at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Aug 4)
Scheduled to begin at 6pm, the rally will also send a message to the world that Malaysia condemns the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh and the continued oppression of Palestine.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a speech at the rally, together with several other leaders.
There will also be talks on Palestinian solidarity, congregational maghrib prayers, a special video screening and will end with prayers.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that around 20,000 people are expected to attend the rally to express their support for the Palestinian people.
Fahmi urged all parties, regardless of political affiliations, to attend the rally which will also be attended by 40 diplomatic representatives.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who will lead the rally, earlier called upon Malaysians to express their support for the Palestinian people.
Haniyeh was assassinated in his residence in Tehran on July 31 while attending the inauguration of the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
On Oct 24 last year, a 'Himpunan Malaysia Bersama Palestin' rally was held at the same venue, bringing together unity government and Opposition leaders in a show of support for the Palestinian people and was attended by 15,000 Malaysians of all races and religions.
Another rally, 'Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza' was also held at the National Mosque on Oct 13 last year. – Bernama
