Massive protest in Saida against the ‘war of extermination' in Gaza
'We raise today a cry of pain and loyalty,' said Ahmad Abdel Hadi, Hamas's representative in Lebanon, in a speech quoted in a statement from the Palestinian Islamist movement. He added, 'What is happening in Gaza is the genocide of an entire people — through starvation, bombings, and the denial of the most basic rights to life.'
The protest came as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with dozens killed and wounded daily. Despite growing international calls for a cease-fire, Israel has maintained its blockade on the Palestinian enclave, restricting humanitarian aid and exacerbating famine conditions.
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