1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

There comes a time when the gravest of human tribulations prompt us to plead for peace, plead for compassion, and Englished in this humble note is such a plea. An ordinary man, I stand bearing witness to the catastrophic reality that falls upon our fellow humans - the Palestinian civilians. I write today, not with political arguments, not with persuasion, but with an unequivocal demand for immediate ceasefire. The United States of America, a nation I hold with deepest regard, has long stood as a beacon of freedom and protector of human rights. Today, as this beacon, it is paramount that it scrutinizes its funding to Israel, for its actions towards Palestinian civilians have been marked by burgeoning misery and deprivation of basic human rights. Such acts carry the heavy weight of crimes against humanity, an indictment we simply cannot ignore. When I, an ordinary man, see the images of the innocent perishing, I question how my beloved nation can continue sending arms that seed these dreadful scenes. Yes, political motives may be complex and solutions may not be instant. But human lives being reduced to mere statistics is a horrifying reality we can no longer afford. We can no longer stand on the sidelines and watch helplessly as our fellow humans are shelled into oblivion. We must employ diplomacy, dialogue and every viable peaceful alternative to end this lethal dance. We owe it to our shared humanity to ensure that each life carries equal value, and no political strategy justifies the slaughter of innocents. This passionate plea comes not solely for a ceasefire but represents a desperate, collective cry for humanity, peace, and justice.