HAK-İŞ Strongly Condemns "Zionist Israel" for Attack Disregarding International Law: "An Alarm Bell for Regional Peace"

ANKARA – HAK-İŞ, one of Turkey's leading labor confederations, has strongly condemned "Zionist Israel's" recent attacks on Iran, drawing attention to the escalating tension in the Middle East. HAK-İŞ Chairman Mahmut Arslan stated in a press release on June 14, 2025, that this attack is not merely a crisis between two countries, but constitutes "a clear assault on regional peace," threatening the stability of the entire region. Arslan called on the international community to take an urgent and resolute stance against this recklessness.

"International Law Once Again Disregarded: Continuation of Genocide Policies"

HAK-İŞ Chairman Mahmut Arslan severely criticized Israel's actions in his statement. Arslan declared, "Zionist Israel, known for its ongoing inhumane practices in the Middle East and its oppression of the Palestinian people, has now once again disregarded international law by attacking Iran." It was stated that this attack is a continuation and expansion of Israel's actions in Palestine and Gaza, which HAK-İŞ characterizes as "genocidal policies" carried out for months.

Arslan emphasized that the attack targets not only Iran but the entire Middle East, deeply disturbing the already fragile balance of peace in the region. The confederation defined actions such as the bombing of civilian areas, the massacre of women and children, the obstruction of humanitarian aid, and the targeting of hospitals and schools as "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity," asserting that these actions must be investigated under international criminal law.

"Global Peace Under Threat: Urgent International Intervention Required"

In its statement, HAK-İŞ clearly put forth that no country has the right to use illegitimate force against another. Mahmut Arslan stated that these Israeli attacks directly target civilians, plunge the people of the region into chaos, and pose a serious threat to global peace. It was pointed out that this situation is more than just a tension between two countries; it is a harbinger of a much larger conflict that could draw in the entire Middle East.

The confederation issued an urgent call for action to the United Nations (UN) and all international organizations and global public opinion. Arslan stressed, "All countries and institutions with a conscience must take the initiative to defend peace in the region and demonstrate a strong and determined stance against aggressive policies," emphasizing the need for immediate action to stop and investigate Israel's war crimes.

HAK-İŞ's strong condemnation once again demonstrated the sensitivity of Turkish civil society and labor movements towards regional conflicts and violations of international law. The confederation continues to point to the importance of international solidarity for ending all forms of tension in the Middle East, starting with the Palestinian issue, and for establishing lasting peace.