1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Enough is enough. The world has been a silent spectator for far too long to the barrage of artillery and heart-wrenching suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians. It is direly urgent we stand tall for the ideals of human life, dignity, and their unassailable rights. And to do this, we, as a humanitarian society, must vehemently question the U.S. for its funding of the actions causing such distress. Must we turn a blind eye while armed conflict continues to decimate families, shatter homes, and rob children of their innocent laughter? The role of the U.S. in funding these actions and facilitating the transfer of arms is deeply troubling. This is not just about supporting a political ally; it's about being complicit in gross and systematic human rights abuses. We ask, what value does democracy hold if it allows for the deliberate disregard of the sanctity of life and freedom? By continuing this aid and sanction of weapons, we are effectively endorsing the violation of international laws and standards, tarnishing our moral and democratic ideals in the process. We have been silent long enough. We cannot and must not stand by while this disregard for human life continues. These actions constitute a deliberate and conscious crime against humanity that violates the sanctity, dignity, and value of human life. Demand we must, the immediate cease of these actions, an international intervention to safeguard the lives of innocent Palestinians, and a plea to stop these crimes against humanity. We need a ceasefire now. Not tomorrow, not next week, but today, now. The clock of humanity is ticking, let us act before it is too late.