(This joint statement was initiated by the Southeast Asian Left Network, and endorsed by groups from within and outside the Southeast Asia region.)

We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the Zionist regime of Israel for committing genocidal crimes against the Palestinian people.

Condemnation of Hamas Military Offensive Must Not Mean Condoning Israel's Continuing Enslavement of Palestinians and Endorsing Israel's War on Palestine! India Must Work for Peace and Political Solution!

The escalation of Israeli aggression against civilian population in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel and the threat of ground level invasion in Gaza is a matter of grave concern. Caught unawares by the surprise offensive launched by Hamas, a departure from the Palestinian policy of peaceful, popular resistance, Israel has already unleashed vicious attacks emboldened by the support extended by the Biden Administration.