Hundreds of people in Bali staged a rally in front of the US Consulate in Denpasar on Friday demanding that country exercise its influence to stop Israeli attacks on Palestinians.

State news agency Antara reported those joining the rally were mostly Muslims living on the predominantly Hindu island and also sympathizers of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS).

The rally began at the governor's offices then set off on a 1-kilometer march to the consulate. During the march protesters sang an Indonesian national song, "Maju Tak Gentar" (Press on bravely), while carrying banners bearing slogans such as "Free Palestine", "Stop Israeli Predators" and "Boycott Israeli Zionists".

The protestors also asked for donations from rally onlookers. They said the money would be used to fund humanitarian aid in Gaza. The rally went peacefully, but there was no response from the consulate siunce officials were still on their New Year's holiday. (and)