Gaza: Imperialism’s Bloody Toll & the Crisis of the Democrats

Millions around the world have protested the massacre of Palestinian people as Gaza’s death toll has risen to over 11,320 people. Yet, Biden, Antony Blinken, and the Democrats refuse to call for a ceasefire and continue their push to send billions more to the Israeli war machine. Hillary Clinton, who never met a war she didn’t like, is actively supporting the deadly Israeli state’s assault. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders is also refusing to call for a cease-fire and completely failing the movement. Only Rashida Tlaib has shown the kind of courage necessary to fight back against the Democratic establishment, but how far is she willing to go? What will it take to end this war, and how can we escalate the fightback? Kshama and Bia discuss the role of the US ruling class—particularly the Democrats—in continuing to fund this massacre, the history of anti-war movements and how the labor movement can play a key role in blocking the dangerous advance of this war. We’re joined by several members of Socialist Struggle in Israel-Palestine, a sister section of Socialist Alternative, to talk about the anti-war movement on the ground, as well as Workers Strike Back activists from across the U.S. As Workers Strike Back activists and socialists, we condemn the Israeli assault, and call for an immediate cease-fire, and for humanitarian aid to help Palestinian people recover. We call for an end to U.S. military aid to the Israeli state’s war machine, the release of all hostages on both sides, and an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. On Strike is 100% funded by working people. Donate now to support our work: https://www.workersstrikeback.org/donate Or support us on Patreon: On Strike is a production of Workers Strike Back, hosted by Kshama Sawant and Bia Lacombe. #Gaza #WaronGaza #Palestine #Israel #Biden #War #Antiwar #BernieSanders #RashidaTlaib #Democrats #GazaUnderAttack