We, the Palestine solidarity network within Die Linke Berlin, strongly condemn the expulsion of our comrade Ramsis Kilani from the party, Die Linke.
As a platform within Die Linke Berlin that is committed to engaging with the issue of Palestine/Israel and campaigns for a just peace in the region and an end to the genocide, we welcome Ramsis’s announcement that he will appeal against the decision of the state arbitration committee.
The federal arbitration commission of Die Linke will now have to decide. We support Ramsis and are committed to ensuring that consistent solidarity with the Palestinian people continues to have its place in Die Linke.
Ramsis was not expelled because of one or two controversial statements, but because of his consistent solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just struggle for equal rights and democratic conditions throughout the region and because he openly condemns Germany’s complicity in the genocide in Gaza – just like us.
For over a year now, we have been taking to the streets against the genocide with our party’s banners. We organise events and raise awareness about the humanitarian and political situation in Palestine and Israel. We organise rallies and collect signatures against arms deliveries at information stands and through door knocking. At general assemblies, state and national party conferences, we argue in favour of a policy of international solidarity. We do all this as members of Die Linke and will continue to do so. We are committed to ensuring that Die Linke can be an anchor for all those who want to end the genocide and displacement in Palestine.
We will continue to stand up for a democratic, equal and self-determined coexistence for all people between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean and advocate for an open culture of discussion within the party. We invite all those in solidarity to join us. We look forward to meeting you!
Contact: dLB_PaSoNe@pm.me
