Israel, stop the genocide; free Palestine; stop US-sponsored imperialist project in Middle-East

Following is a statement by the People's Struggle Alliance, on the ongoing US-sponsored genocide of the Palestinian people by the State of Israel, and the political crisis unfolding in the Middle East

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WE condemn America's attacks on Iran, as their most recent attempt at advancing their imperialist project in the Middle East, further escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

We also condemn Israel's unprovoked attack on Iran, in direct breach of international law, 11 days ago. Having been instrumental in the fall of Iraq, Libya and Syria, the US has long set its eyes on Iran, as the last major sovereign country remaining in the Middle East. The US has once again taken a page out of its own infamous playbook, by claiming that Iran is in possession of nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu too has been 'crying wolf' about Iran's nuclear capacity for the past 20 years.

In this context of an indefinite and fragile “ceasefire”, with Israel still attacking Iran and of course Gaza, we could face the very real threat of a world war — with the world's nuclear powers, China, Russia and North Korea potentially allying with Iran, and the US-led imperialist powers consolidating with Israel. It is therefore integral for the Left across the world, to take a strong anti-war stance, as no war at any point in history has benefited the working class. On the contrary, it is the working class that is/has been most exploited, and made to bear the brunt of any war.