Gaza List: Voices against the Genocide (Austrian German: Liste Gaza: Stimmen gegen den Völkermord, or simply Gaza List, Austrian German: Liste Gaza) is a political party in Austria founded in 2024.[6] The party's primary focus is advocating for peace, justice, and human rights, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The party formed as a result of widespread protests in 2023, following the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[7]
Gaza List: Voices against the genocide Liste Gaza: Stimmen gegen den Völkermord | |
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| Abbreviation | GAZA[1] |
| Leader | Astrid Wagner[2] |
| Founder | Astrid Wagner |
| Founded | 3 July 2024[3] |
| Ideology | |
| Colors | Red, Green, Black and White |
| Slogan | Für Frieden, Neutralität und Gerechtigkeit ('For peace, neutrality and justice')[5] |
| National Council | 0 / 183
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| Federal Council | 0 / 60
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| Website | |
| gaza | |
History
Liste Gaza was created by a group of activists who alleged that the Austrian government’s stance and policies were not adequately addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.[8] After months of protests within Austria, which began in October 2023, the founders of the party decided to contest the Austrian parliamentary elections. Their goal was to bring attention to the issue of Gaza on the political stage in Austria.[9] Social Austria of the Future (SÖZ)[10] and Home of all Cultures (HaK) endorsed Liste Gaza.[11]
Ideology and objectives
The core ideology of Liste Gaza revolves around advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a just resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The party calls for Austria to return to its constitutional commitment to neutrality in international conflicts.[12] Some of their key political demands include:
- Immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the recognition of the humanitarian impact on civilians, particularly women and children.
- Restoration of Austria’s neutrality, emphasizing that Austria should not take sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Support for Palestinian statehood and calls for Austria to join international efforts to bring Israel to justice for alleged war crimes.[13]
Key positions[a]
- Opposition to Austria's current foreign policy: Liste Gaza criticizes Austria's support for Israel and calls for a re-evaluation of this stance to better reflect Austria's historical neutrality.
- Freedom of expression: The party opposes the restriction of pro-Palestinian activism in Austria, claiming that freedom of speech is being curtailed when it comes to criticism of Israel.
- International justice: Liste Gaza advocates for Austria to join countries like South Africa and Spain in pursuing legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
Election results
Liste Gaza participated in the 2024 Austrian legislative election.[14]
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
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| 2024 | 19,376 | 0.40 (#11) | 0 / 183
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New | Extra-parliamentary |
See also
References
- ^ "Liste GAZA – Stimmen gegen den Völkermord (GAZA)". www.bmi.gv.at. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "'I don't think that it all began on October 7', Austria's Gaza List leader tells 'Post' - exclusive". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Reinisch, Dieter (3 July 2024). "Liste Gaza gegründet". Junge Welt (in German). Vienna. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Die "Liste Gaza"-Spitzenkandidaten der Landesliste Wien". Regional Medien Austria (in German). 9 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ gaza
.vote /en /manifest - ^ "'Liste Gaza' to bring Palestine issue to ballot in Austria". Anadolu Agency. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Alam, Kazim (12 September 2024). "What's Liste Gaza, the new Austrian political party supporting Palestinians". TRT World. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "New Austrian political party 'List Gaza' fights to speak out against Israeli genocide". İlke Haber Ajansı. Vienna. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "'Liste Gaza' party to bring Palestine issue to Austrian ballot". TRT World. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Unsere Wahlempfehlung für Sonntag hat es in sich – eine Liste, die beim blutigen Genozid in Gaza nicht wegschaut!". Social Austria of the Future (in German). 28 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "🇹🇷 Yarın Avusturya parlamento seçimleri var! Oy kullanmayı ve vatandaşlık görevlerinizi yerine getirmeyi unutmayın. HaK olarak Gaza listesini tavsiye ediyoruz". Home of all Cultures (in Turkish). 28 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "GAZA Is On the Ballot in Austria". Z Network. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "New Austrian political party 'List Gaza' fights to speak out against Israeli genocide". dogruhaber.com.tr. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "»Liste Gaza« tritt an". Junge Welt (in German). 7 August 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
Notes
- ^ from the party's official website