- United States
- Utah
- Letter
The United States continues to provide a staggering amount of military aid to Israel, despite its persistent violations of Palestinian human rights and international law. This military assistance directly enables the oppression and displacement of the Palestinian people. Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced joint resolutions of disapproval that aim to halt the $3.8 billion annual U.S. military assistance to Israel until it stops demolishing Palestinian homes, annexing Palestinian land, and violating the human rights of Palestinians. As an American taxpayer, I urge you to support Senator Sanders' principled legislation. Continuing to fund Israel's oppressive policies undermines our values and compromises our credibility as a proponent of human rights worldwide. It is time we use our leverage to pressure Israel to end its illegal occupation, dismantle the apartheid system, and grant equal rights to all. Our tax dollars must not enable violence, discrimination and oppression against the Palestinian people any longer.