KUALA LUMPUR: NGOs and political parties from both sides of the divide have gathered here ahead of a six-day “blockade” outside the US embassy in response to the country’s veto of the United Nations’ efforts to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The rally organised by Sekretariat Solidariti Palestin (SSP) saw more than 100 people marching from the Tabung Haji Tower at Jalan Tun Razak to the US Embassy.
The event is supported by 35 NGOs, 15 student movements and youth wings of political parties like PKR, Amanah and PAS. Leaders from Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) and Muda are also attending the march.
“Our call Is very simple, (we want a) ceasefire now,” said a senior member of the secretariat, Tian Chua.
“Why the US embassy? Because the US is providing money that allows the massacre to continue, and they are blocking any attempts by the United Nation for peace,” said the former PKR vice-president.
Meanwhile, Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda said the gathering is being held to send a message that Malaysians stand in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle.
“We want to convey the message that not a single person in our country supports or sympathises with the US and Zionism,” he said.
More than 20 police officers were seen stationed in front of the Tabung Haji Tower to monitor the crowd, with a Black Maria obstructing the path leading to the US embassy.
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