| 2024 Faizabad Sit-in | |
| Partof: | the Israel–Hamas war protests |
| Date: | July - 19 July 2024 |
| Place: | Faizabad, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Causes: | Israel–Hamas war |
| Goals: | Boycott of Israeli products, humanitarian aid to Palestine |
| Methods: | Sit-in, protest |
| Result: | Government agreement to demands |
| Side1: | Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) |
| Side2: | Government of Pakistan |
| Leadfigures1: | Saad Hussain Rizvi |
The 2024 Faizabad sit-in was a week long protest organized by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in Faizabad. The demonstration was a response to the Israel–Hamas war, with demands for a government-led boycott of Israeli goods and provision of aid.[1] [2] [3]
The protest sit-in at Faizabad Interchange was initiated by the TLP under the leadership of Saad Hussain Rizvi. The sit-in followed a protest march that began at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.[4] The march drew participants from various parts of the Rawalpindi Division.[5]
The TLP put forth several demands, including an official boycott of Israeli goods, provision of food and medical aid to Palestinians, particularly those affected by Israel's military aggression in Gaza. A key demand was for the Pakistani government to label Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as a “terrorist”.[6]
The week-long protest concluded after successful talks between the TLP and the Federal Government.[7] [8] The government agreed to send over 1,000 tons of food and other relief supplies to Gaza before July 31.[9] [10] The government also pledged to continue and enhance its efforts to assist the Muslims of Palestine.[11]