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Violence Erupts in Pakistan Amid Anti-Israel Protests

4/18/2025

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In Pakistan, escalating anti-Israel protests erupted into violence, tragically claiming the life of a KFC employee in Sheikhupura. On April 13, demonstrators vandalized a KFC in Rawalpindi, leading police to seek suspects through CCTV footage. This turmoil underscores a growing movement to boycott U.S. companies associated with Israel amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

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In Pakistan, escalating anti-Israel protests erupted into violence, tragically claiming the life of a KFC employee in Sheikhupura. On April 13, demonstrators vandalized a KFC in Rawalpindi, leading police to seek suspects through CCTV footage. This turmoil underscores a growing movement to boycott U.S. companies associated with Israel amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.