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Violence Erupts in Lahore as TLP Protests Ceasefire

10/12/2025

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TLP Protests Violence

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) began protests in Lahore against the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to violence on Friday.
Police used baton charges and tear gas, injuring over 50 officers, while unverified claims of fatalities among TLP members emerged.
Authorities closed roads and suspended mobile internet to prevent protests from reaching Islamabad, with Deputy Interior Minister Tallal Chaudry stating that radical activities would not be tolerated.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the ceasefire a "historic opportunity" for peace, while TLP leaders showed solidarity with Gaza.

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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

The ceasefire takes effect.
Hamas and allied factions say Gaza's governance is an internal matter and plan an urgent unity meeting.
The accord is linked to Trump's 20-point plan and includes captive releases and daily aid deliveries to Gaza.
Despite optimism, concerns remain about implementation and possible Israeli troop withdrawals.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other leaders praised the diplomacy, while rights groups criticized the humanitarian mechanisms.

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Historical Context

The 2021 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas aimed to stabilize ongoing violence, reflecting historical tensions since Hamas's rise in 2006. The conflict's roots trace back to the 2005 Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and subsequent Hamas governance, which has led to repeated military confrontations. The protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan highlight the broader implications of foreign interventions in Middle Eastern conflicts.

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TLP Protests Violence

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) began protests in Lahore against the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to violence on Friday.
Police used baton charges and tear gas, injuring over 50 officers, while unverified claims of fatalities among TLP members emerged.
Authorities closed roads and suspended mobile internet to prevent protests from reaching Islamabad, with Deputy Interior Minister Tallal Chaudry stating that radical activities would not be tolerated.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the ceasefire a "historic opportunity" for peace, while TLP leaders showed solidarity with Gaza.

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