1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

federal Since 10/7, Israel has abducted more than 9,400 Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza, and throughout occupied Palestine. This is the highest number of Palestinians held hostage in Israeli "military prisons" since 1967 when these statistics first started to be recorded. The scope of torture they're forced to endure by Israeli forces - physically, sexually, and psychologically - has only escalated since 10/7. The systematic use of sexual violence, starvation, restraints so tight amputations are required due to the level of infection and damage sustained to limbs, and more has been the standard, not the exception. Not only is this the highest number of abducted Palestinians recorded, this time marks the highest number of Palestinians murdered in Israeli "military prisons" ever recorded. Meanwhile, yesterday, 6/26, in Gaza, Palestinians across the entire Gaza strip have suffered multiple, severe bombardments. The destruction in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza has been particularly affected. Rescue workers are still searching under the rubble to try to rescue survivors and recover the dead. The civil defense said the level of destruction of the area "defies imagination" - because there are truly no more words to describe this. I've seen the videos and photos of Beit Lahiya today. There isn't a building not totally flattened or severely damaged in sight. I demand that you:  – Hold Israel accountable for a permanent, immediate ceasefire, their violations of the Genocide Convention, and gross human rights violations by any means necessary – Call for the immediate end of Israel’s occupation and apartheid and support Palestinians in their fight for freedom and peace – Secure the immediate release and safety of all Palestinians who have been abducted and held captive by Israel, including those whose indefinite detention began prior to 10/7 – Permanently end all monetary, diplomatic, and military aid given to Israel and enforce Leahy Law – Reallocate all funds given to Israel and commit additional resources for ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestinians starting with immediately resuming funding of UNRWA – 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 – Pass legislation that voids all anti-BDS laws at the federal level – Vote no on H.R. 7521 and any similar legislation proposed * * *