Struggle for Communism Lives in Gaza, Grows in Tel Aviv

Pictured: Gaza Border, October 3— Some 150 Israeli left-wing activists and international supporters blocked a Zionist checkpoint in a symbolic attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. They were in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by the Israeli military while attempting to break the blockade by sea. A few youths did break through briefly before Israeli soldiers smashed the protest. “I can’t take it any longer,” said a protester. “A genocide has been going on, and it started long before the 7th of October.”

Tel Aviv (Israel/Palestine), October 8 — “We stand united against the US imperialists and their attempts to cut a deal with Hamas,” declared a member of ICWP. In a powerful show of unity, thousands of people gathered in Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv, to mark the second anniversary of October 7. Several members of ICWP and their friends joined this march in a defiant mood.

We reject the opportunistic deals being made with Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, with the approval of Israeli fascists. Our unity and resolve in this opposition are a testament to the strength of our movement. 

ICWP sees the Israeli government as oppressive and violent. The deal would put Gaza under the direct control of a board led by imperialists Trump (USA) and Tony Blair (UK).

As US negotiators Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Egypt with Hamas representatives, we are unequivocally telling the masses that communism can be built in the face of the horrific conditions created by our class enemy.

We are hugely encouraged by so many workers and ex-IDF soldiers who have not only supported us but are also actively building our party. We were elated to make contact with some people in Gaza and reach them with Red Flag. 

Our members were able to contact a comrade in Gaza who has been organizing and spreading our ideas for the last two years. He reported, “My health is failing due to my injury, but not my hope that only communism will win. This is not a pipe dream. What I have seen in the middle of the genocide is that the masses I talk to are eager to organize our party. 

“The young people don’t see genocide as a horror that will build villas in the Riviera of Gaza,” he continued. “Instead, they see an opportunity to carry on the struggle for communism. Red Flag is a valuable tool that advances our understanding of how to continue our fight. I promise that in the coming days, I will be able to report on a massive success in Gaza, where you will see the red flag of ICWP.” 

Let us seize the opportunity to build a strong ICWP in Palestine and worldwide. Long live communism! Long live the unity of all workers and soldiers in Palestine!

 

Read our pamphlet: Genocide in Gaza Demands Communist Revolution here

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