Kathmandu, July 6 -- Five major leftist parties in Nepal, including the CPN (Maoist Centre), have decided to organise a joint protest programme condemning Israel's intervention in West Asia.

The communist parties criticise Israeli actions and call for solidarity with Palestine and Iran while some experts advocate closer ties with Israel due to Nepal's strategic interests.

They also discussed internal challenges among Nepal's communist parties regarding unity and collective action.

According to Dev Gurung, general secretary of the Maoist Centre, a meeting of the five parties held on Saturday at the Maoist Centre headquarters in Peris Danda decided to organise a demonstration to oppose Israeli interference in the region.

Gurung said the...