Thousands in Kuala Lumpur condemn US-Israeli crimes
Millions of people have been protesting outside Israeli and US embassies worldwide to mark one year of genocide against the Palestinians. On Oct 12, 2024, tens of thousands braved the scorching sun, followed by thunderstorms, as they marched to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur, before being stopped about 300 metres from the heavily guarded complex.
Photographs by MalaysiaNow
Thousands gather near the Asy-Syakirin Mosque next to the Petronas Twin Towers before marching to the nearby US embassy.
An image of the crowd listening to speeches in front of the Asy-Syakirin Mosque is reflected in the sunglasses of a protester.
Dubbed 'One Year of Al-Aqsa Storm' in reference to Hamas' Oct 7 operation last year, the gathering is attended by thousands who march from KLCC to the US embassy on Jalan Tun Razak.
A child on his father's shoulders waves the Palestinian flag as tens of thousands commemorate one year of genocide in Gaza.
Shouts of 'Allahu Akbar' (God is the greatest) fill the air as people make their way to the US embassy.
Many wear the Palestinian keffiyeh, which symbolises the global struggle against Zionist occupation.
The gathering is organised by PAS and several other groups. Here, Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir, activist Tian Chua and lawyer Rafique Rashid join the march to the US embassy.
Police officers stand guard to manage traffic as people make their way to the US embassy.
Part of the busy Jalan Tun Razak is covered with people marching to the US embassy.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters on both sides of Jalan Tun Razak.
The number of protesters waving Palestinian flags swells as they are stopped about 300 metres from the US embassy.
As in previous anti-Israel rallies, police prevent protesters from approaching the US embassy.
The message to the US government is loud and clear: stop aiding the Zionist regime in its genocide against the Palestinians.
A man holds a placard to remind the Palestinian people that they will not be ignored.
This man holds up a copy of the Quran to highlight the religious significance of Palestine, where one of the three sacred sites of Islam is located.
The US has ensured that Benjamin Netanyahu is free, despite an arrest warrant against him from the International Criminal Court – one of the messages participants wanted to display outside the US embassy but were prevented from doing so due to a police cordon.
As with previous anti-Israel protests in Malaysia, young people made up the majority of participants.
A woman listens to speeches while a Palestinian flag partially covers her.
This boy fixes his Palestine mafla as he takes part in the 'Al-Aqsa Storm' rally.
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang addresses the crowd after police prevented tens of thousands from approaching the US embassy.
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