The Communist Party of Canada issued a statement today condemning Israel’s illegal and reckless bombing of Iran.
“This ‘pre-emptive’ aggression flagrantly violates international law and is a murderous crime, risking catastrophic escalation. The attack rests on false pretexts: even US intelligence confirms Iran has no active nuclear weapons program. Israel’s actions constitute imperialist-backed aggression, not self-defence.”
The Party describes the bombing as further evidence of Israel’s role as the regional primary military proxy for the US, specifically pointing to Washington’s foreknowledge and encouragement of the attack.
“It is no coincidence that this attack took place just days before the sixth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, and that Trump immediately urged Iran to sign a deal ‘before it’s too late.’ This clearly demonstrates that these bombings are aimed at weakening Iran before the negotiations and forcing it to sign a deal dictated by the interests of US imperialism.”
Israel’s attack further escalates the dangerous drive towards wider war in the region. Canada’s huge increase in military spending – Mark Carney recently pledged to reach NATO’s arbitrary target of 2 percent of GDP by next year – makes this country complicit in the increased militarism, instability and risk of war.
“Now is the critical moment for all pro-peace and democratic forces in Canada and globally to demand that the Canadian government immediately condemn this attack and take strong action against Israel,” said the Communist Party. Action from Ottawa must include “supporting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and ending all diplomatic and economic ties, and joining the call for an immediate end to Israeli aggression, a halt to further escalation, the rejection of Canada’s militarization, and resistance to the march to world war.”
Support working-class media!
If you found this article useful, please consider donating to People’s Voice or purchasing a subscription so that you get every issue of Canada’s leading socialist publication delivered to your door or inbox!
