Mangalore: The Youth Wing of the DK District unit of the Jamaath-e-Islami Hind staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mangalore on November 23, Friday to condemn the  killing of innocent civilians in Gaza by Israel.

Addressing the agitators,Mohammad Kunhi, Manager  of Shanti Prakashana, Mangalore, said  there is a need to  raise voice in favour of Palestinians within the constitutional framework. He said  it is the duty of every individual to respond to the problems of the innocent people who have fallen and are falling victim to the raids.

Arafa Manchi, journalist from Sanmarga weekly and Mariam Shaheera, Lecturer in Women’s Islamic College, Tokkottu, also addressed the agitators.

 The agitators demanded that the United Nations should intervene to ensure permanent peace in Gaza. They also urged India to raise voice in favour of the rights of Palestinians and  urged the government to sever all diplomatic ties with Israel and call back India’s ambassador to Israel.