{
  "id": 13010551,
  "title": "‘YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA’ animated series launched",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/yahya-the-lion-of-aqsa-animated-series-launched",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:47:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443393/yahya-the-lion-of-aqsa-animated-series-launched"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi witnessed the launch of an animated children's series titled \"YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA\" on Thursday, in honor of Youm-i-Toofan al-Aqsa. The first episode of the three-minute production, created in Urdu, Arabic, and English, was showcased at a local shopping center. Prominent figures present at the inaugural event included Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi's chief Monem Zafar Khan, and Grand Mufti of Gaza Dr Mahmoud Yousuf Al-Shoubki. Taufiquddin Siddiqui, JI Karachi Secretary, played a pivotal role in the series' production. The series, as per the organizers, intends to inspire children to support the fight for the liberation of Al-Quds and Palestine from Israeli occupation.\n\nThe event drew a sizable crowd, including families with women and children, with the main hall fully occupied. Speaking to the media, Monem Zafar remarked that October 7, 2023, marked a significant day and milestone in the resistance movement of the Gaza people. He highlighted Toofan al-Aqsa as a turning point when, despite facing a technologically superior occupying force, the people of Gaza demonstrated that no force could overcome the power of faith and resistance spirit. The launch of \"YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA\" series, according to Zafar, emphasized the struggle, resistance, and sacrifices of the Gaza people.\n\nZafar further explained that the series would familiarize the younger generation with Al-Quds, the first Qibla for Muslims, and the resistance movement Hamas. He emphasized that the liberation of Baitul Maqdas from occupation is a matter of faith. He voiced hope that the sacrifices of the Gaza and Palestine people would not be in vain, and Al-Quds would eventually be liberated. The ceremony commenced with the national anthem playing. The screening of the series will continue until Sunday, October 11.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: An animated series for children, titled “YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA” and inspired by the life and sacrifices of legendary resistance leader of Palestine, Yahya Sinwar, was launched on Thursday to mark Youm-i-Toofan al-Aqsa. The first 15-minute episode of the series, produced in Urdu, Arabic and English by Everest Digital Works, was screened at a local shopping mall. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA\" animated series launched in Karachi",
    "Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan attended launch",
    "Series aims to inspire children for Gaza's liberation from occupation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The launch of the animated series YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA aims to inspire children to support the liberation of Al-Quds and Palestine from Israeli occupation, familiarizing them with the resistance movement and its significance.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}