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LGBTQ Muslim Activists Call for Ceasefire in Gaza: “No Pride in Genocide”

LGBTQ Muslim group calls for ceasefire in Gaza

The Muslim News Agency of Thailand posted: LGBTQ Muslims call for ceasefire in Gaza

A group of around 100 LGBTQ Muslims in New York gathered in front of the Stonewall National Monument calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on December 15, using the slogan ‘no pride in genocide’.

They released a statement saying: “LGBTQ Muslims in New York are standing up in solidarity with Palestinians. and there was a prayer meeting to ask for blessings between religions led by a Muslim who is also a gay person. They will stand with the Palestinians. facing genocide and starvation by the US-backed Israeli government.”

Activists had colorful signs with messages. “Cease shooting immediately.” a “Free Palestine” As dozens of people gathered on the plaster cloth Outside the early national monuments The move, endorsed by seven LGBTQ and Palestinian rights groups, is a call for a permanent ceasefire by faith communities.

Since October 7th, Israel has been dropping landmines to commit genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. It has killed more than 18,600 Palestinians and injured more than 50,500. According to CNN reports, citing data from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, 40% of the bombs used by Israel in the Gaza Strip are helpless explosions. (no targeting) designed to increase damage to civilians

In recent months millions of people around the world have protested against the genocide in Gaza. and called for a permanent ceasefire Prime Minister Netanyahu said privately that he was worried that foreign political pressure could threaten arms shipments from the United States. on which Israel must depend

According to intelligence provided to parliament. And as reported by the Washington Post, Israel has planted more than 22,000 US-made bombs in Gaza. Since October 7th

The Financial Times reported that Netanyahu said: “There are big protests in Western capitals. We need to counterbalance … conflict is with our best friend.”

Source: www.truthout.org

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