- United States
- Letter
Hold Israel accountable for war crimes
To: V.P. Harris
From: A verified voter in Honolulu, HI
September 16
The ongoing conflict in Gaza and Israel's military actions against Palestinian civilians are deeply concerning from a humanitarian perspective. According to UN human rights experts cited in this report, Israel's strikes on densely populated areas may constitute war crimes, with the potential for further escalation amounting to acts of genocide. As a democratic nation, Israel should uphold international laws and norms by ending the disproportionate use of force and working towards a peaceful resolution that respects Palestinian rights and human dignity. The world community cannot stand idly by in the face of such grave violations. I urge you to condemn these actions, support investigations into potential war crimes, and use all diplomatic channels to pressure Israel to pursue an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace through negotiations based on international law and human rights principles.