The ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza has once again ignited a global outcry, with protests and demonstrations emerging in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

One such demonstration took place in Bitlis, Türkiye, organized by the Prophet's Lovers Foundation (Peygamber Sevdalıları Vakfı). The event, held in front of the Central Grand Mosque, brought together a large crowd following Friday prayers, all united in their call for justice and support for Gaza.

As the world witnesses the horrors unfolding in Gaza, voices from every corner of the globe are rising in protest against the massacres and genocide being perpetrated. The demonstration in Bitlis was not just a local gathering but a part of this broader international movement. Supported by various NGOs in the region, the Prophet's Lovers Foundation led the protest, where participants chanted slogans condemning the Israeli occupation and expressing unwavering support for the people of Gaza.

The event began with a recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Zekeriya İlkılıç, setting a solemn tone for the gathering. Following this, Emrullah Uysal addressed the crowd, declaring: “We cannot stand idly by while our brothers and sisters in Gaza are being slaughtered. It is our duty as Muslims and as human beings to speak out, to boycott, and to stand with Gaza in every possible way.” His passionate call for a boycott of products from the occupying regime was met with fervent agreement from the crowd.

İsmail Elban, the Provincial Head of the Prophet's Lovers Foundation, delivered a speech that resonated deeply with the attendees. “The world has watched for too long as the people of Gaza suffer under the brutality of an occupying gang,” Elban stated. He accused powerful Western nations, including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, of supporting the oppression, and warned that "the genocides and massacres reveal the true face of Zionism."

Elban’s condemnation of Israel was direct and uncompromising. “The massacres, exiles, and assaults on our most sacred values by the genocidal Israel prove once again that Zionism and Israel are a malignant tumor within humanity,” he proclaimed. He emphasized that the Palestinian people, in their legitimate struggle for self-defense, are not only protecting their land and lives but also upholding the dignity of the entire Islamic Ummah. “The people of Gaza,” he continued, “have shown a faith, submission, and sincerity that has shaken the world. Even if their visible worlds have been destroyed, they have won the eternal abode—what greater victory is there?”

In his call to action, Elban urged Islamic countries not to abandon Jerusalem and Gaza. “We cannot allow Jerusalem and Gaza to be left alone,” he implored. “All official and civilian elements of the Muslim world must stand by their brothers economically, militarily, and spiritually.” He stressed the need for serious sanctions against Israel, advocating that “shipments to the Zionists must be halted without any excuse, and urgent humanitarian aid initiatives for Gaza should be activated.”

Elban’s message to the global Islamic community was a rallying cry for unity and action. “We invite the Islamic world to set aside all differences and stand by Palestine and their brothers for the sake of the first qibla under occupation,” he declared. He urged individuals and organizations to raise awareness, boycott products from the occupying regime, and support humanitarian aid efforts. “We must know the bloody history of Israel, understand the significance of Jerusalem and Palestine, and be ready to defend our sacred values,” Elban insisted.

The demonstration in Bitlis was more than just a protest; it was a reaffirmation of global solidarity with the Palestinian people. “We will support every action until Palestine is free,” Elban vowed. He called for a boycott of products from the occupying regime, declaring, “Our greatest material duty is to boycott and help our brothers. We must know this well!”

As the demonstration concluded, the message from Bitlis was unmistakable: the people of Gaza are not alone. “With our lives, wealth, and children, we stand by our first qibla, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and our Muslim brothers,” Elban asserted. The Prophet's Lovers Foundation and the gathered crowd pledged to continue their support for Gaza until the oppression ends and freedom is achieved. Their voices joined the global chorus demanding an end to the violence and a future where justice prevails for all. (ILKHA)