1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

The ongoing violence against children in the occupied West Bank is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. According to the United Nations, an average of 3 children are being killed every week, a staggering four-fold increase compared to the first nine months of 2023. This horrific toll on children is the direct result of Israel's military occupation and unlawful policies that deprive Palestinians of basic rights and protections. Urgent action must be taken to end this cycle of violence and hold Israel forces accountable. It's digusting how American taxdollars are being used to murder children. www.palestinechronicle.com/bearing-the-brunt-three-palestinian-children-killed-every-week-in-west-bank/ I demand you do everything in your power to: - Support the ICC for issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu, and oppose all efforts to sanction the ICC – 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 10/7/24 – 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 in Gaza – 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