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Die Linke (The Left) party's Gaza policy is characterized by strong criticism of the German government's pro-Israel stance, demands for Palestinian rights, condemnation of actions in Gaza as potentially genocidal, calls for ceasefires, and internal struggles over antisemitism definitions and how to balance solidarity with Israel's right to exist alongside Palestinian self-determination, with recent efforts to adopt a clearer, more unified voice after long silences, even facing controversy and expulsions over extreme views.
Key Aspects of Die Linke's Stance:
Criticism of German Government: Accuses the federal government of repressing pro-Palestinian activism and failing to challenge Israel's actions in Gaza.
Support for Palestinian Rights: Emphasizes Palestinian self-determination and links it to Jewish self-determination, advocating for an end to occupation.
Genocide Accusations: Some leaders, like Ines Schwerdtner, have used the term "genocide" for events in Gaza, while the party debates the academic and political implications of this term, sometimes referencing the Holocaust's unique context.
Two-State Solution & One-State: Traditionally supports Israel's right to exist and a two-state solution, but has shifted on defining antisemitism to allow debate on one-state advocacy.
Anti-Militarism: Upholds principles against militarism, NATO, and arms exports, challenging these positions given the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
