- United States
- Pa.
- Letter
A child in Gaza wakes each day to the sounds of explosions, the screams of neighbors, and the cries of family members. The night sky lights up not with stars but with flashes of destruction. This child has seen buildings collapse where loved ones once lived, has lost friends, and has watched family suffer from hunger, unhealed wounds, and a profound hurt that seems invisible to the outside world.
Why is it, they wonder, that the world doesn’t see their suffering? Why does a government that claims to stand for justice and freedom continue to help those causing so much harm? Each weapon and dollar sent deepens the cost paid by their childhood, their dreams, and sometimes even their lives. How much more suffering must they endure for others to see? When will leaders understand that supporting those who oppress them is taking their very lives?
All they want is a chance to grow up, to live without fear, to simply be children. Though they may not understand politics, they know that what is happening is wrong. They plead for the bombs, the tanks, and the weapons to stop. They ask for the power to be used not to harm, but to protect, to let them live in peace. They ask for an end to the suffering.
I DEMAND:
- Immediate ceasefire to halt all hostilities in Gaza and surrounding regions, prioritizing civilian safety and protection.
- Total arms embargo on all parties involved in the conflict, including a ban on the sale and transfer of military equipment, weapons, and ammunition.
- Suspension of all military aid and funding to parties actively engaged in conflict until there is verified, sustained peace.
- Implementation of an international monitoring body to oversee adherence to the ceasefire and embargo terms.
- Reallocation of resources previously used for military support toward humanitarian aid, infrastructure rebuilding, and medical supplies for affected civilians in Gaza.
- Accountability measures for any violations of the ceasefire or arms embargo, with strict repercussions to prevent future escalations.
- Diplomatic efforts to initiate and support a long-term peace process that addresses underlying issues and promotes lasting stability and justice.