Middle East

The Tudeh Party of Iran marks its 85th anniversary, reflecting on its history, political activities, repression, and continuing struggle for independence, freedom, social justice, and socialism.

The army prevented a joint Palestinian-Israeli football match in Umm al-Khair, Palestine. The game was planned as a show of solidarity with the village children, whose football pitch is invaded by settlers every Saturday. One of the organisers of the match, Hadash MK and member of the Communist Party of Israel Ofer Cassif said: "This is what apartheid looks like."

The Iraqi Communist Party issued a statement enetitled "On the path of the people: September 30th, let it be an important milestone on the road to achieving full Iraqi sovereignty."

The Palestinian People's Party (PPP) is concentrating on the upcoming Palestinian legislative elections and the formation of a broader political/social electoral bloc.

Protests and political opposition emerged in Israel following the Central Elections Committee’s decision on September 23 to disqualify the Joint List, the electoral alliance comprising Hadash, Balad and Ta’al, from the October 27 Knesset elections.

The Central Elections Committee in Israel approved to disqualify the Joint List, its constituent party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh, and Joint List MK Ofer Cassif, as well as the United Arab List from the elections, after several requests from the zionist parties. 

The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) and the Communist Party of Israel issued a joint statement on Wednesday condemning the Central Elections Committee's approval.