The Crossbill News Desk
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday (June 13) issued a scathing condemnation of Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and denouncing what it described as Israel’s “rogue state” behaviour in West Asia.
In a statement released by its Polit Bureau, the CPI(M) said the attack “once again demonstrates that Israel is behaving like a rogue state, launching attacks on countries in West Asia at will and violating international laws and conventions.”
The strikes, which reportedly targeted senior Iranian nuclear scientists and military generals, were described as part of a broader plan to assert Israeli dominance in the region.
“Statements from Israeli officials suggest that this assault was planned months in advance. The objective appears to be the assertion of Israel’s hegemony over the entire West Asian region,” the CPI(M) said.
The party also questioned the role of the United States, pointing out that an attack of such scale was unlikely without American support.
“Regardless of official US pronouncements, it is evident that such an operation would not have been possible without American support—either tacit or direct. Without this backing, Israel would neither have the confidence nor the capacity to carry out such aggressive military action,” the statement read.
Highlighting the imbalance in nuclear capabilities, the CPI(M) reiterated concerns over Israel’s attempts to block technological progress in neighbouring states.
“It is a well-known fact that Israel possesses nuclear weapons and seeks to prevent other countries in the region from developing nuclear technology, even for peaceful purposes,” it said.
The CPI(M) warned that the attack could lead to wider conflict, especially amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Iran and world powers over nuclear issues.
“This attack, occurring amidst ongoing negotiations with Iran on nuclear issues, is likely to spark a broader regional conflict and plunge West Asia into deeper instability,” it said.
Linking the Iran offensive with Israel’s continuing war on Gaza, the party accused Tel Aviv of waging a sustained campaign of violence.
“For the past 20 months, Israel has been carrying out a genocidal war against Palestine. Now, with this attack on Iran, it is clear that Israel seeks to eliminate any potential challenge to its dominance in the region,” the party said.
Calling on the global community to act, the CPI(M) urged multilateral institutions to intervene immediately.
“The international community, led by the United Nations, must intervene without delay to restrain Israel’s aggression.”
The party also criticised the Indian government’s response, particularly New Delhi’s decision to abstain from a recent vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine.
“It is highly deplorable that India chose to abstain from voting in support of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. Such actions only serve to embolden Israel and its continued aggression in the region.”
Citing India’s historical ties with both Iran and Palestine, the CPI(M) called on the BJP-led central government to break its silence and take a firm stand for peace.
“India has long-standing relations with both Iran and Palestine, which need to be respected and strengthened. The BJP-led Government must end its tacit support for Israel and take a clear stand for peace and justice in West Asia.”
The statement issued a forceful demand: “The Government of India must add its voice to the global condemnation of this attack and actively urge Israel to cease its military operations immediately.”
In a statement released by its Polit Bureau, the CPI(M) said the attack “once again demonstrates that Israel is behaving like a rogue state, launching attacks on countries in West Asia at will and violating international laws and conventions.”
The strikes, which reportedly targeted senior Iranian nuclear scientists and military generals, were described as part of a broader plan to assert Israeli dominance in the region.
“Statements from Israeli officials suggest that this assault was planned months in advance. The objective appears to be the assertion of Israel’s hegemony over the entire West Asian region,” the CPI(M) said.
The party also questioned the role of the United States, pointing out that an attack of such scale was unlikely without American support.
“Regardless of official US pronouncements, it is evident that such an operation would not have been possible without American support—either tacit or direct. Without this backing, Israel would neither have the confidence nor the capacity to carry out such aggressive military action,” the statement read.
Highlighting the imbalance in nuclear capabilities, the CPI(M) reiterated concerns over Israel’s attempts to block technological progress in neighbouring states.
“It is a well-known fact that Israel possesses nuclear weapons and seeks to prevent other countries in the region from developing nuclear technology, even for peaceful purposes,” it said.
The CPI(M) warned that the attack could lead to wider conflict, especially amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Iran and world powers over nuclear issues.
“This attack, occurring amidst ongoing negotiations with Iran on nuclear issues, is likely to spark a broader regional conflict and plunge West Asia into deeper instability,” it said.
Linking the Iran offensive with Israel’s continuing war on Gaza, the party accused Tel Aviv of waging a sustained campaign of violence.
“For the past 20 months, Israel has been carrying out a genocidal war against Palestine. Now, with this attack on Iran, it is clear that Israel seeks to eliminate any potential challenge to its dominance in the region,” the party said.
Calling on the global community to act, the CPI(M) urged multilateral institutions to intervene immediately.
“The international community, led by the United Nations, must intervene without delay to restrain Israel’s aggression.”
The party also criticised the Indian government’s response, particularly New Delhi’s decision to abstain from a recent vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine.
“It is highly deplorable that India chose to abstain from voting in support of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. Such actions only serve to embolden Israel and its continued aggression in the region.”
Citing India’s historical ties with both Iran and Palestine, the CPI(M) called on the BJP-led central government to break its silence and take a firm stand for peace.
“India has long-standing relations with both Iran and Palestine, which need to be respected and strengthened. The BJP-led Government must end its tacit support for Israel and take a clear stand for peace and justice in West Asia.”
The statement issued a forceful demand: “The Government of India must add its voice to the global condemnation of this attack and actively urge Israel to cease its military operations immediately.”
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