LUCKNOW, June 20 -- Members of the Muslim community protested against Israel after Friday prayers in the old city area. The protest outside Asafi Imambara was led by Maulana Kalbe Jawad, who extended support to Iran and stated that Israel had been committing atrocities in Palestine, particularly in Gaza where thousands of children had been reportedly killed.

The protesters also torched the posters of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Addressing reporters, Maulana Kalbe Jawad said, "It is unfortunate that some people are supporting Israel, which is committing atrocities on children. The Indian government should support Iran and oppose Israel."

He demanded that the Indians trapped in Iran and Iraq b...