{"id":4588,"date":"2025-06-28T20:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4588"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:28:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:58:17","slug":"stop-the-war-machines-bengaluru-youth-rally-against-u-s-israel-in-global-peace-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4588","title":{"rendered":"“Stop the War Machines”: Bengaluru Youth Rally Against U.S., Israel in Global Peace Protest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Left Parties Lead Mass Protest in Bengaluru, Demand Global Peace and Condemn Israel\u2019s War on Palestine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bengaluru, June 28, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hundreds of activists, students, and political workers gathered at Freedom Park today in a powerful demonstration against war and imperialism, organized by India\u2019s Left parties. The protest, spearheaded by the CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), SUCI(C), and All India Forward Bloc, condemned the escalating violence in Palestine, Iran, and other conflict zones while urging the Indian government to take a stronger stand for global peace.<\/p>\n

“From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Under banners reading\u00a0“Stop the Genocide”<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0“End Imperialist Wars,”<\/em>\u00a0protesters accused Israel and its allies\u2014particularly the United States\u2014of perpetuating violence for geopolitical and economic gains. The demonstration also criticized the United Nations for failing to prevent atrocities, citing the influence of powerful member states.<\/p>\n

Aratrika<\/strong>, a protester, called Israel a\u00a0“war criminal state,”<\/em>\u00a0citing its bombardment of schools and hospitals in Gaza.\u00a0“Netanyahu\u2019s government has violated international law and the Geneva Conventions. The myth of Israel\u2019s invincibility is shattered after Iran\u2019s retaliation,”<\/em>\u00a0she said.<\/p>\n

A Global Crisis: War, Starvation, and Failed Diplomacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Speakers at the rally highlighted how conflicts in Palestine, Ukraine, and beyond have led to widespread civilian casualties, famine, and environmental devastation.\u00a0Ashfaq<\/strong>, another demonstrator, described Israel\u2019s actions as\u00a0“not war, but genocide.”<\/em>\u00a0“Depriving people of food, medicine, and dignity is an attack on humanity itself,”<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

Hanumesh<\/strong>, a youth activist, argued that only mass movements could counter imperialism.\u00a0“The American people themselves have protested their government\u2019s wars with slogans like \u2018Not in Our Name\u2019 and \u2018No Blood for Oil.\u2019 People\u2019s resistance can force change,”<\/em> he asserted.<\/p>\n

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“\u2018No More Blood for Oil\u2019: Bengaluru Youth Slam U.S., Israel in Mass Peace Protest”<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Iran\u2019s Retaliation and the “End of Western Invincibility”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Maulana Asif Khan Madani<\/strong>, a prominent voice at the protest, claimed that Iran\u2019s recent missile strikes on Israel had exposed the limits of U.S.-Israeli dominance.\u00a0“Tel Aviv\u2019s cities turned to ashes; the Iron Dome failed. The so-called \u2018invincible\u2019 alliance is crumbling,”<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

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Call for India to Sever Ties with Israel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Protesters demanded that India cut all diplomatic and trade relations with Israel, condemning the Modi government\u2019s perceived alignment with Western powers.\u00a0Rajashekhar<\/strong>, another participant, urged India to\u00a0“reclaim its historic anti-war stance”<\/em> and pressure the UN to act decisively.<\/p>\n

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Myth of Israeli Invincibility \u2018Shattered\u2019, Say Bengaluru Protesters After Iran Retaliation<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Movement for Peace<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The rally concluded with a resolve to continue mobilizing workers, farmers, and students against war.\u00a0“If we stay silent today, this violence will boomerang on us tomorrow,”<\/em> warned Ashfaq. As global tensions rise, the Left\u2019s message was clear: only sustained people\u2019s resistance can bring lasting peace.<\/p>\n

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“WATCH: Bengaluru Students Label Israel a \u2018Terrorist State\u2019 in Fiery Protest”<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Key Quotes 1:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    “Israel is a war criminal state. Its attacks on hospitals and schools violate every international law.”<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Aratrika<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    “This is not war\u2014it\u2019s genocide. Starvation is a weapon, and humanity is losing.”<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Ashfaq<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    “The U.S.-Israel myth of invincibility is over. Iran\u2019s retaliation proved that.”<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Maulana Asif Khan Madani<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    “People\u2019s movements forced America to listen. We must do the same here.”<\/em>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Hanumesh<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The protest marks a growing wave of dissent in India against global conflicts, with activists vowing to escalate campaigns until governments prioritize peace over power.<\/p>\n

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    1. Statements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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      “Silence in the face of genocide is complicity. Bengaluru\u2019s youth stand with Palestine, Iran, and all victims of U.S.-backed wars.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      “We reject the \u2018rules-based order\u2019 of bombs and starvation. Our demand is simple: End all ties with Israel\u2019s apartheid regime now.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      “The Global North\u2019s wars are funded by our taxes and fought with our silence. No more.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      2. <\/strong>Key Quotes 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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        Aratrika, Student Activist<\/strong>:\u00a0“Israel bombs hospitals, the U.S. signs the checks. This isn\u2019t war\u2014it\u2019s industrialized murder.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Hanumesh, Trade Unionist<\/strong>:\u00a0“They sell arms while we starve. Capitalism fuels war; our solidarity must fuel resistance.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ashfaq, Youth Organizer<\/strong>:\u00a0“If Gaza burns today, your city burns tomorrow. No one is free until Palestine is free.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        3. Q&A Section<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        Q: Why target the U.S. and Israel specifically?<\/strong>
        \nA: They\u2019re the axis of modern imperialism. The U.S. funds Israel\u2019s genocide in Gaza, then sells weapons to both sides. Profits over people.<\/em><\/p>\n

        Q: What can ordinary citizens do?<\/strong>
        \nA: Boycott complicit companies (e.g., arms manufacturers), pressure MPs to cut Israel ties, join street protests. Solidarity is survival.<\/em><\/p>\n

        Q: Isn\u2019t this protest anti-national?<\/strong>
        \nA: Demanding peace isn\u2019t anti-national\u2014it\u2019s pro-humanity. India\u2019s legacy is non-alignment, not complicity in war crimes.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        4. Short Summary\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        *”On June 28, 2025, Bengaluru\u2019s youth and left groups rallied at Freedom Park to condemn U.S.-backed wars and Israel\u2019s genocide in Palestine. Protesters called for India to sever ties with Israel, highlighted Iran\u2019s resistance as a turning point, and vowed mass mobilizations until global peace is prioritized over imperialist profits.”*<\/p>\n

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        5. Context & Background\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Israel\u2019s ongoing assault on Gaza has killed over 50,000 Palestinians since 2023, with the U.S. vetoing UN ceasefires. Iran\u2019s recent strikes on Israel shattered the myth of Western invincibility, galvanizing global dissent. India\u2019s rising military ties with Israel under Modi face fierce public opposition.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        #BengaluruForPalestine <\/strong>#EndUSImperialism <\/strong>#SanctionIsrael <\/strong>#YouthAgainstWar <\/strong>#GlobalSouthRises<\/strong><\/p>\n

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