Israel has killed over 30,000 Palestinians and wounded over 70,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023 (AP News). U.S. made weapons are killing entire families in Gaza. Our tax dollars are directly funding this genocide. Israel continues to use starvation as a weapon after destroying Palestine’s infrastructure in Gaza - schools, hospitals, bakeries, etc. Israel has prevented Palestinians’ access to aid and actively killed civilians.
Saying that you will airdrop aid to Palestinians while you continue to supply and fund Israel shows your continued participation in this genocide which is a violation of Leahy law, which prohibits our government from funding foreign forces who are implicated in gross human rights violations. Global human right organizations have repeatedly reported on Israel’s gross human rights violations and war crimes. As people of conscience, we will not ignore this.
I support a ceasefire, along with 74 Congressmembers (as of March 3). The majority of Americans - including 77% of Democrats and 56% of Republicans - support a permanent ceasefire (Data for Progress, February 2024 report). We are paying attention to representatives who publicly call for a permanent ceasefire, which will shape the 2024 elections. I want you to cosponsor HR 786 by Rep Bush.
I am demanding you to take immediate steps to deescalate violence in Gaza and Israel by calling for 1) a total and permanent ceasefire, 2) humanitarian aid allowed to enter Gaza, 3) an end to Israel's siege on Gaza, 4) the release of all Palestinian and Israeli hostages, 5) no more weapons or funding to the Israeli military, 6) the reinstatement of UNRWA funding. A permanent ceasefire is an absolutely critical step to ensuring everlasting liberation and peace.
Never again means never again for anyone. Palestinians deserve to live with freedom and safety which means first stopping this genocide and then ensuring liberation from occupation and apartheid. The liberation and safety of Palestinians, Israelis, Jewish people, and Muslim people are intertwined. There can only be true safety when we are all free from oppression.
The ICJ ruled that Israel should do everything in its power to prevent genocide. South Africa is also suing President Biden for participating in this genocide. You must take action now and end all U.S. support in Israel's enactment of this genocide.
