Israel acting like ‘Global Thug’, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Iran strikes
Thrissur: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly criticised Israel for its reported air strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including its capital Tehran, calling the country a “longtime global thug” that acts with impunity due to the support it receives from the United States.
Speaking to reporters in Thrissur, Vijayan condemned Israel’s actions and expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia. “Israel has been acting like a global thug for a long time. It does not follow the usual standards of decency and international conduct,” he remarked.
The Chief Minister’s response came in light of media reports that Israeli forces had carried out aerial attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and military installations early Friday morning. The strikes, which reportedly hit areas in and around Tehran, mark a dangerous new flashpoint in the ongoing conflict in the region.
Vijayan said that Israel’s continued aggression could not be justified and blamed the backing of the United States for Israel’s “arrogant belief” that it can act without consequence. “They think they can do anything because they have the support of the US,” he said.
He further cautioned that such attacks pose a serious threat to international stability. “These kinds of aggressive actions endanger world peace. Those who care about global harmony must stand up and condemn such behaviour,” he added.
Vijayan has been vocal in his criticism of Israel in the past, especially over its military operations in Gaza and Palestine.
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MediaOne TV Facebook page restored after block linked to ‘government request’
Kochi: The official Facebook page of Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV has been restored after being blocked without prior notice, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
The channel was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the restriction was lifted automatically, with Meta Platforms informing it that the action had been taken following a “government request” which has now expired or been reversed.
The development came shortly after the channel approached the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its page, terming it arbitrary and in violation of legal provisions and judicial precedents. The High Court had issued notice to Meta via email hours before the restriction was withdrawn.
In its petition, the channel said access to its Facebook page had been restricted for users in India without citing any specific content or alleged violation. It contended that while individual posts may be taken down under applicable a rule, blocking an entire page goes beyond the scope of such measures.
The incident followed an earlier action taken against the channel in 2022, when the Ministry of Information and transmitting prohibited it from transmitting. It cited national security concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal of security clearance.
The Supreme Court of India in April 2023 set aside the ban, observing that national security claims cannot be made without substantive basis and that criticism of government policies does not render a media outlet anti-national.
