1. United States
2. Letter

Arms Embargo to end Israel's Genocide against Palestine An arms embargo against Israel's military forces is imperative to halt the devastating violence in Gaza and pressure all parties into negotiations for a sustainable ceasefire. By restricting the flow of weapons, the United States can leverage its considerable influence to foster an environment more conducive to diplomacy and peace. This is a moral imperative given the staggering civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis unfolding due to this protracted conflict. As the primary supplier of arms to Israel, the U.S. bears an ethical responsibility to use this position judiciously. Continuing unrestricted military aid only enables further escalation and undermines prospects for a resolution. An embargo signals that perpetual occupation and collective punishment of Palestinian civilians is unacceptable. It incentivizes Israel to negotiate in good faith for peace. The polling data clearly shows significant support among U.S. voters, especially Democrats, for conditioning military assistance to Israel on tangible progress toward a ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza. Endorsing this reasoned policy position would demonstrate moral leadership on the world stage and align with the democratic will of the American people. I urge you to back an arms embargo as a forceful yet non-violent approach to achieve a just resolution to this crisis.