Sen. Richard Blumenthal

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel, reinstate funding to UNRWA

The recent Israel military action in the occupied West Bank has severely hindered civilian access to essential medical care. According to Doctors Without Borders, it’s staff are restricted in their movement and the organization has been forced to suspend regular activities in Tulkarm and Jenin due t

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Reinstate funding to UNRWA, impose an arms embargo on Israel for blocking aid

It is deeply concerning that Israel continues to impede life-saving humanitarian aid from reaching people in Gaza, including polio vaccination teams. This obstruction puts vulnerable children at grave risk of contracting a preventable disease and exacerbates the ongoing public health crisis in the b

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for torturing innocent civilians

Israel brutally tortured 50-year-old Ayman Rajeh Abed to death after arresting him in Jenin. This horrific act is part of Israel's routine use of torture against Palestinian detainees on an unprecedented scale, with at least 53 Palestinian prisoners dying in Israeli custody between October 2023 and

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Reprimand Israel's assaults on Palestinian journalists, impose arms embargo

The mistreatment and torture of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces is a grave violation of human rights and press freedoms. The story of Abdel Mohsen Shalalda, who endured severe beatings, cigarette burns, and inhumane conditions during his unjust 6-month detention, is appalling. Shalalda's e

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Condemn the airstrike on Baptist Hospital. Impose an arms embargo on Israel now.

The recent airstrike on the Baptist Hospital, is a grave violation of international law and human rights. Targeting a medical facility, which serves as a refuge for civilians during conflicts, is an unconscionable act that must be condemned in the strongest terms. This attack has resulted in numerou

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for targeting UN and Anera aid workers

The recent Israel airstrike on an Anera aid convoy en route to deliver vital medical supplies and fuel to a hospital in Gaza is an egregious violation of international humanitarian law. According to Anera's statement, the convoy was clearly marked and its movements were coordinated in advance with I

From a constituent in Avon, CT

Support Bernie Sanders's resolution to block our $20 billion arms sale to Israel

The proposed $20 billion sale of U.S. weaponry to Israel is deeply concerning and must be stopped. Senator Sanders is right to pledge a resolution to block this arms deal, as the Israeli government has repeatedly violated international law by using American weapons against Palestinian civilians and

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for targeting WFP aid workers

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for firing on WFP vehicles. The World Food Programme's (WFP) crucial humanitarian operations in Gaza are being severely hampered due to the unacceptable targeting of it’s personnel and vehicles by Israel forces. A WFP vehicle was directly struck by Israel gunfire nea

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Cease all funding for Israel’s “Iron Dome”

US military funding for Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system should be halted immediately. The recent $1 billion in additional funding approved by Congress was unnecessary and a callous waste of US taxpayer money. Iron Dome is part of the larger military apparatus used to enforce Israel's apa

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Reinstate funding to UNRWA and impose an arms embargo on Israel

The Gaza Strip is facing a catastrophic preventable humanitarian crisis that could spiral into a global pandemic. Israel's blockade and military offensives have decimated essential infrastructure, disrupting access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. This dire situation has allowed polio, a

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Urgent action needed to lift Gaza blockade, prevent polio crisis

Israel's ongoing military attacks and blockade of Gaza are fueling a polio crisis that threatens hundreds of thousands of children in the besieged territory. With polio vaccination rates plummeting and a baby already paralyzed by the virus, urgent action is needed to facilitate the distribution of l

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Israel is using human shields and most USA voters want an arms embargo on Israel

Israel's use of Palestinian children as human shields during military operations is an egregious violation of international humanitarian law and a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The report by Defense for Children International-Palestine provides disturbing accounts of Israel forces ab

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for bombing civilian tents

The ongoing Israel bombing of civilian areas in Gaza, including the targeting of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, is an abhorrent violation of human rights and international law. The relentless assault has already claimed over 40,000 Palestinian lives, left over 93,000 injured, and rendered

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Demand an Arms Embargo on Israel for torture and Human Rights Violations

The torture inflicted upon Tariq Dawoud's family is a flagrant violation of human rights and international law. The arbitrary arrests, physical and psychological abuse, and home demolitions carried out by Israel forces are unconscionable acts that must be condemned in the strongest terms. Such cruel

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose arms embargo on Israel to halt Gaza violence.

The prolonged violence against Palestinian civilians in Gaza is unconscionable. As medical professionals directly witnessing the devastating consequences, their message is clear: an immediate arms embargo on Israel is imperative to halt the killing and protect innocent lives. The weaponry supplied b

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Demand accountability for Israel's targeting of journalists

The murder of journalists by Israel's military forces is an unacceptable violation of press freedom and human rights. Recent cases like the killings of Shireen Abu Akleh, Ghayath Arma, and others shed light on a disturbing pattern of Israel smearing and fabricating evidence against journalists to ju

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Arms embargo on Israel needed to protect Gaza civilians.

The ongoing situation in Gaza is incredibly alarming and disturbing. Despite claims of providing safe passage for civilians, the reality on the ground paints a different picture. Evacuation routes have been targeted, hospitals and shelters bombed, and civilians attempting to flee to safety have been

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Aipac should register as a foreign agent in the Foreign Agents Registration Act

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has been a prominent organization lobbying for policies aligned with the Israel government's interests. While AIPAC claims it operates independently, evidence suggests its stances closely mirror those of the Israel administration, raising question

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on the disgusting terrorist colony known as Israel

Every-time I open social media I see a video and images of mutilated corpses from Gaza. Sometimes these videos and images are not from journalists or civilians with cameras but taken by the idf themselves. The massacre at al-Tabin school where over 100 civilians died mostly children and elderly peop

From a verified voter in Danbury, CT

I address this to my elected representatives and to the majority of your colleagues in both the House and Senate who this applies to. I have asked you the same questions before: Why do you continue to allow the ongoing genocide in Gaza to continue? Every day reports continue to come out regarding P

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Reinstate funding to UNRWA and impose an arms embargo on Israel

The ongoing assault on Gaza's hospitals and infrastructure is unconscionable, leaving critical healthcare facilities like Al-Awda Hospital on the brink of closure due to lack of fuel. Israel's systematic obstruction of essential supplies, including fuel and medical equipment, constitutes a grave vio

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Stop arming Israel for suppressing press freedoms

The lethal targeting of journalists reporting on the ongoing war in Gaza by Israeli forces is a flagrant violation of international law and a severe assault on press freedom. The well-documented pattern of extrajudicial killings of members of the press, such as the recent bombing that claimed the li

From a verified voter in Manchester, CT

Bolster Connecticut's renewable energy economy through federal incentives

Connecticut has emerged as a national leader in renewable energy, especially in the burgeoning offshore wind and fuel cell industries. With its unique position as the largest maritime hub in the Northeast, deep water ports capable of handling heavy offshore wind components, and a robust manufacturin

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for targeting humanitarian aid workers

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor report sheds light on the dire famine unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's policies and actions have deliberately created conditions of severe famine. According to the report, Israel has systematically targeted Palestinians waiting for aid, aid distribution c

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel for murdering 165 journalists

The uninterrupted flow of US arms and military assistance to Israel despite the well-documented killing of over 165 Palestinian journalists in Gaza is unconscionable. Israel has clearly demonstrated a blatant disregard for the safety of journalists and the freedom of press. By intentionally targetin

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel now for murdering journalists

The deaths of journalists Samer Abu Daqqa and Wael Al Dahdouh while reporting in Gaza are deeply concerning. Reports indicate they were targeted by Israel drones, with Abu Daqqa and Al Dahdouh murdered. As journalists, they were civilians working to bring important stories to light. The internationa

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel now for targeting journalists with drones

The pattern of Israel drone strikes killing and injuring journalists covering the war in Gaza is extremely disturbing and a grave violation of human rights and international law. Intentionally targeting civilians and members of the press constitutes a war crime. The international community must take

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose Arms Embargo on Israel to Stop Gaza Atrocities

The Israeli military strike on the Tabaeen School sheltering displaced Palestinians is a horrific crime that must be condemned in the strongest terms. Over 100 innocent civilians, including women and children, were killed while performing dawn prayers when the school was bombed with 6,000 pounds of

From a verified voter in East Hampton, CT

Impose an arms embargo on Israel now

I write to you today with a plea for peace and justice in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. It is evident that the situation in Israel and Palestine requires immediate attention and action. One crucial step towards promoting peace and de-escalation is to impose an arms embargo on Israel. The