Arab and Muslim women marched Friday in a show of solidarity with Palestinian women living in the occupied territories. The demonstration, which began at the Palestinian Consulate in Bur Dubai went along Al Seef Road and ended at the consulate.
Ikram Khofash, a member of the Intifada Support Committee (ISC) and head of the demonstration's organizing committee, emphasized the need to express support for Palestinian women who are forced to live in conditions, which are deteriorating on a daily basis, according to Gulf News.
"No one accepts what is happening in Palestine. It has become a pan-Arab cause. This is why we have invited women from different nationalities to participate in this parade. We have also invited children to show their support for Palestinian children," she expressed.
Khofash, on her part, extended the Committee's gratitude to the UAE Red Crescent Society (RCS) for sending an additional flight full of medical supplies. This marks the tenth such contribution. "I call on all ministries of health to aid and support our sisters and brothers who are dying in Palestine," she added.
Over 200 women and children participated in the parade, singing Palestinian songs, and waving banners featuring, in both Arabic and English, such strong messages as 'Stop Killing Children'.
Mona Mohammed, a Palestinian woman who has lived in Dubai for seven years, was pleased with the parade, however wished it had been staged on the main streets so as to attract more attention.
"Such parades are a simple expression of support for our country and our people. I enjoyed taking part in this parade, but I think it should have been longer and more on the main streets so that many people can feel for us and directly join us," she said. (Albawaba.com)
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