1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I write to you today as a desperate plea rises within my soul, a plea echoing the collective cry of humanity for an immediate cessation of violence. As ordinary citizens, we may not be able to influence the policies that today's governments establish, but the power of our voices, united in demanding peace and justice, remains unconquerable. The injustices against Palestinian people, reinforced by U.S. funding and weapons supply provided to Israel, is a matter that cannot, and must not, be filed away for another day. The urgency of this situation demands immediate attention and action. Countless lives have been lost and many more will be sacrificed in this alarming escalation of violence if we do not act now. Stories of families torn apart, children orphaned, and communities displaced are daily realities that paint a gruesome picture of the very crimes against humanity we long vowed never to repeat. However, we are not doomed to stand idly by. The collective conscience of humanity is stirred, unwilling and unable to accept such brutality as a mere footnote in a convoluted history book. It is time we refocus our perspectives and prioritise humanity over geopolitical gains. The power is in our hands to stop this endless cycle of violence. Let us stand up against those who exploit power and instigate war for selfish gains at the cost of innocent lives. Let us demand an immediate halt to U.S. funding and arms supply to Israel until a peaceful solution is actively pursued; until we can promise every Palestinian child a future free from fear and full of boundless optimism. Let us not forget, we are one humanity, and it begins by recognising the dignity of each life as equal, irrespective of nationality, ethnicity or religion. I implore you to heed this call for peace and act now – the urgency of this cause cannot be overstated.