Pakistan to observe "Palestine Solidarity Day" on Friday

 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will observe May 18 as the "Palestine Solidarity Day" on the directions of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

A second Palestinian was martyred by Israeli fire Tuesday, the health ministry in the strip announced, a day after 60 people were killed in the worst violence in years.

Second Palestinian martyred by Israeli fire in Gaza border clashes: ministry

At least 2,400 others were wounded in bloodiest day in Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 2014 Gaza war

The day is aimed to express complete solidarity as a nation with the people and brethren of Palestine.

Special prayer arrangements will be made for the affected and oppressed Palestinian people.

In a statement, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said Pakistan will continue its support to the people of Palestine and will continuously present their case on every forum.