1. United States
2. Letter

[Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Honorable [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Position] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: U.S. Funding to Israel and its Impact on Palestinian Civilians Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. As an engaged citizen and a fervent advocate for peace and justice, I felt it necessary to write to you about an issue that has been at the forefront of global discussions - US funding to Israel and its subsequent impact on the Palestinian civilian population. As you may be aware, the United States provides significant financial support to Israel each year, currently averaging around $3.8 billion, mainly in the form of military aid. This support plays a crucial role in our shared objective of ensuring a secure environment for Israel. However, I, along with many others, have growing concerns about how some allocated funds may contribute to situations that further the suffering of Palestinian civilians. In recent years, reports of increasing inequality and violence against Palestinian civilians have been circulating in both national and international news, raising humanitarian concerns that cannot be overlooked. These include restricted freedom of movement, limited access to essential resources, and, tragically, rising civilian casualties from recurrent conflicts. It is alarming that a portion of our taxpayer dollars might indirectly facilitate these actions, disregard international law, and undermine the peace process. I write to you as a concerned citizen, urging that our government must demand greater accountability and peacekeeping efforts from Israel in the utilization of our financial assistance. We should advocate for stricter measures to ensure U.S. aids actualize improvements in Israel’s security without propagating harm on Palestine's civilian population. The U.S. must commit to supporting peace and justice in the region, acknowledging a fundamental truth that security is not a one-sided objective but a shared responsibility. We can play a unique role in mediating a justifiable peace and harmonious coexistence between Israel and Palestine. A firm stance demonstrating our commitment to these values could include utilizing conditionality clauses in aid agreements that ensure our financial assistance does not promote actions that contravene international law or human rights. In conclusion, I respect and appreciate the work you do on behalf of [your State] and the United States. It is my hope that you will use your position to leverage diplomatic mechanisms and ask pertinent questions needed to make sure that our financial contributions are not causing harm but are instead fostering peace and justice for all the people in the region. Thank you kindly in advance for your attention to this critical issue. Sincerely, [Your Name]