Who is Hamas leader Khaled Mashal whose virtual speech at Kerala rally sparks row?

SIBY JEYYA
A political slugfest has ensued as a result of Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's virtual attendance at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Malappuram, Kerala. The bjp has surrounded the opposition coalition india over alleged "anti-national" and "anti-Sanatan" actions and has questioned kerala Police. kerala is seeing a number of demonstrations in favor of Palestine. Khaled Mashal took part in the friday event, which was arranged by the kerala branch of Jamaat-Islami's youth wing, Solidarity youth Movement.
Who is Hamas leader Khaled Mashal?
• Khaled Mashal is a founding member of Hamas politburo and was the chairman until 2017.
• For many years, Khaled Mashal was a key leadership figure of the Hamas.
• According to a BBC profile, Khaled Mashal was born in the West bank and brought up in kuwait and Jordan. He became Hamas's political leader in exile in 2004.
• Khaled Mashal never lived in Gaza and operated from Jordan, Syria, qatar and Egypt.
• According to Israel's foreign ministry, Khaled Mashal is now based in qatar and has a net worth of $4 billion.

Khaled Mashal's virtual speech at kerala rally

Social media users saw videos of Khaled Mashal speaking. A poster with the message "Uproot bulldozer Hindutva and apartheid Zionism" could be seen in the event clip.
Suhaib CT, the state president of the Solidarity youth Movement, stated that since Hamas is not an entity that operates in india, his involvement is not illegal. He participated in our program, which was designed to show support for the Palestinian people and denounce Israel's aggression. There's nothing strange about it, he said.
"Their leaders had already addressed the people of kerala at various events. One movement of resistance is Hamas. According to Suhaib, the party has secured many seats in the elections held there.

It is concerning that a terrorist outfit is being elevated under the pretence of "Save Palestine," according to kerala bjp President K Surendran. "The virtual speech given by Hamas leader Khaled Mashel at the Solidarity gathering in Malappuram is concerning. Where are the kerala Police under Pinarayi Vijayan? Under the pretence of 'Save Palestine,' they are elevating the terrorist group Hamas and its leaders to the status of 'warriors.' This can't happen! HMO india," wrote K Surendran.


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