1. United States
2. Letter

The spiraling violence in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions, with the death toll and scale of destruction inflicted on civilians by Israel now at unprecedented levels. Over 28,000 Palestinian lives have tragically been lost, tens of thousands more wounded, and vast swaths of Gaza lie in ruins. Humanitarian aid is being blocked from reaching those desperately in need. This protracted crisis, marked by unlawful attacks, racist rhetoric, and the intentional denial of basic rights to Palestinians, shows warning signs of potential genocide according to the International Court of Justice. Immediate action is imperative to protect innocent civilians caught in the crossfire and stave off further atrocities. I implore you to forcefully condemn the unconscionable violence from all sides and use your full influence to secure an immediate ceasefire. Only by ending hostilities can humanitarian corridors be established to facilitate the delivery of lifesaving aid to the people of Gaza. The world cannot stand idly by as this human rights and humanitarian catastrophe unfolds. Upholding the fundamental dignity and rights of all people must be the priority.