Various religious and civil society organizations under the banner of Voices for Palestine have called on the public to boycott all goods and services originating from Israel, in solidarity with the people of Palestine who continue to face attacks in Gaza.
The group, which is actively raising awareness about the ongoing genocide in Gaza, strongly condemned the violence and urged the United Nations to intervene to ensure that the ceasefire is fair and not one-sided.
“We must stand up against Israel’s injustices. The public should boycott anything associated with Israel, just as it was done during the struggle against apartheid in South Africa,” said SUPKEM Deputy Chairman Muhadhar Khitany.
He emphasized the importance of unity and collective action, saying that people must show their strength and contribute positively toward efforts that can help overcome the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
Voices for Palestine Chairman Ahmed Sharif highlighted the scale of devastation, noting that over 70,000 people have been killed including 20,000 children while another 150,000 are nursing serious injuries.
“We need long-term medical care to assist and support the victims. We call upon all people of goodwill to support the ‘Plant a Tree, Save a Life’ campaign, and to contribute toward providing medical assistance to the wounded in Gaza,” Sharif added.
On November 7th, the organization raised over 15 million shillings before organizing a peaceful walk and rally in honor of the victims of the Gaza genocide. The event, held at Mama Ngina, drew a large crowd and additional funds were raised during the gathering.
The movement also expressed its gratitude to the county government of Mombasa for partnering with them and contributing in solidarity with the people of Gaza.
So far, Voices for Palestine has raised 25 million shillings and is targeting an additional 5 million to further support humanitarian efforts in Gaza.