Nation Against Genocide – Statement of Support

The Socialist Party of Iceland (Sósíalistaflokkur Íslands) expresses its unequivocal support for the mass rallyNation Against Genocide, which will be held onSaturday, September 6in Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Stykkishólmur, and Egilsstaðir.We stand together with the labor movement, humanitarian organizations, and the public in the clear demand that the Icelandic government immediately respond to Israel's ongoing genocide in Palestine.For nearly two years, the world has witnessed the unspeakable suffering of the Palestinian people: tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, including tens of thousands of children, and millions face starvation. The International Court of Justice has confirmed that Israel's conduct amounts to genocide and has ruled its occupation of Palestinian land illegal. Despite this, Western countries, including Iceland, have settled for empty declarations instead of applying real pressure.We say:Enough is enough.The Socialist Party of Icelanddemands that the government:

• Support South Africa's lawsuit against Israel and acknowledge that Israel's genocide against Palestine is a fact.

• Impose a trade embargo on Israel and ban trade with companies that profit from the occupation and apartheid policy.

• Advocate for international trade sanctions against Israel and instead strengthen trade and relations with the Palestinian people.

These actions are in full compliance with international law. The inaction to date regarding Israel's genocide and occupation of the Palestinian people is a condemnation of the Icelandic government.parliament (Alþingi) and the Icelandic government operate under the mandate of the nation. They are obligated to reflect its will, defend international law, and exert full pressure to ensure that Israel immediately ceases the genocide, respects the rights of Palestinians to life, land, and freedom.We encourage all our people to attend the protests on September 6 and show unequivocal solidarity with the Palestinian people.The time for declarations and evasions is over; the time for action has arrived.The Socialist Party of Iceland

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