1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

The recent Israel bombing of a residential building in the Mazzeh neighborhood of Damascus has resulted in a tragic loss of civilian lives, including children and women. The strike killed 7 people and injured 11 others, causing extensive damage to the building and surrounding property. Such indiscriminate attacks on densely populated civilian areas are unacceptable and violate international humanitarian law. Bombing residential buildings shows a blatant disregard for civilian lives and constitutes a grave violation of human rights. Israel must be held accountable for its actions and urged to immediately cease all attacks on civilian areas. It’s absolutely unacceptable that American taxpayer dollars are being used to fund warcrimes. 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 10/7/24 – 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 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