Why socialists support a free Palestine from Red Flag Radio

Right now, Israel is mobilising for a full-scale war in response to an offensive by Hamas. Netanyahu has vowed to turn Gaza, with its population of 2.3 million people, into a deserted island, and Israeli politicians are openly calling for another Nakba — referring to the genocidal massacres in 1948 which marked the beginning of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.

Western politicians are lining up to pledge their support for Israel’s “right to defend itself”. The US has sent an aircraft carrier to aid Israel, and Biden has taken this opportunity to rally support for Western imperialism & funding for the Israeli Defence Forces.

Chloe spoke to Omar Hassan about the history of military occupation and genocide from 1948 to today, and why the left must stand with Palestine. Omar is a socialist from Melbourne, a long-time Palestine solidarity activist and editor of the Marxist Left Review.

Join the solidarity protests:

Sydney

Sunday Oct 15, 1PM Hyde Park

https://facebook.com/events/s/stop-the-war-on-gaza-free-pale/237050879370266/

Melbourne

Sunday Oct 15, 12PM State Library

https://facebook.com/events/s/palestine-rally-end-the-siege-/621858313442265/

Canberra

Friday Oct 13,

https://facebook.com/events/s/stand-with-palestine-no-war-on/2258919267638772/

Adelaide

Sunday Oct 15,

https://facebook.com/events/s/solidarity-with-palestine-no-w/7143090389076667/

Brisbane

Friday Oct 13,

https://facebook.com/events/s/no-war-on-gaza-solidarity-with/884972343033190/

Perth

Friday Oct 13,

https://facebook.com/events/s/rally-for-palestine-no-war-on-/1046067476425215/

Wollongong

Sat Oct 14,

https://facebook.com/events/s/wollongong-rally-free-palestin/1951351455251789/