1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am absolutely horrified at the ongoing violence and destruction Israeli forces have caused in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. As we've seen the disturbing escalation in the genocide in Gaza, the same violence is escalating against all Palestinians across occupied-Palestine. Palestinians in Jenin do not have access to food, water, electricity, and Internet. Access to hospitals and medical facilities have been intentionally blocked off by Israeli forces by dirt barriers and are surrounded by tanks. Today, 9/1, the town of Bani Naim is now undergoing a similar siege by Israeli forces - the entrance to the town has been closed, and Israeli forces are closing all roads. Israel's genocide in Palestine must be stopped immediately. Those in Gaza are starving to death and dying of preventable disease due to the destruction of all civilian infrastructure. We will see this in the West Bank and all other areas of occupied Palestine if this is not stopped immediately. I am begging you to do everything in your power to make this end now. I demand you do everything in your power to: – Hold Israel accountable to a permanent, immediate ceasefire and for their repeat violations of international law – Call for the immediate end of Israel’s occupation and apartheid - Support Palestinians in their fight for freedom and peace – Secure the immediate release and safety of all hostages, including Palestinians held by Israel in "military prisons", including those whose indefinite detention began prior to 10/7 – Permanently end all monetary, diplomatic, and military aid given to Israel and enforce U.S. laws like Leahy Law and the Arms Export Control Act – Resume full funding of UNRWA and allocate more funds to aid humanitarian efforts to rebuild Gaza, and provide Palestinians with the resources to survive and thrive – Immediately withdraw all U.S. troops, military assets, and all other assets deployed throughout the Middle East and cease all actions that further escalate a larger regional conflict - Void all anti-BDS laws and other laws that infringe on my right to freedom of speech to criticize any political ideology or country, and to use my money in ways that align with my values