Muslims hold prayer meet in Pune for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

People from different organisations gathered under the aegis of Kul Jamati Tanzeem at Eidgah Ground amidst police presence

The Muslim community of Pune organised a two-hour peace meet on Sunday calling for a ceasefire amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas. People from different organisations gathered under the aegis of Kul Jamati Tanzeem at Eidgah Ground amidst police presence.

Following a public prayer, the imams called for their solidarity for Palestinians and bemoaned the loss of civilian lives on both sides and appealed for peace. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Following a public prayer, the imams called for their solidarity for Palestinians and bemoaned the loss of civilian lives on both sides and appealed for peace.

“The war in the Middle East has left thousands dead from both the Israel and Palestine sides. We demand an end to the hostilities and peaceful resolution to the 70-year-old conflict. Civilians are deliberately targeted and innocent lives lost in mindless bombing,” said Siraj Bagwan, organising secretary, Kul Jamati Tanzeem. Zuber Memon, national convenor, National Conference for Minorities, said, “We don’t want war and wish for peace. The humanitarian aid and assistance to Gaza must be implemented in letter and spirit.”