- United States
- N.Y.
- Letter
As reported by Al Jazeera today, May 28: "Israel’s military has waged at least 450 attacks on Gaza’s healthcare facilities during the war, killing 723 health workers and injuring 924, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The attacks have crippled the enclave’s health system with none of its hospitals now operating at full capacity, the UN agency said.
At the same time, communicable diseases are spreading faster than ever in Gaza due to overcrowding and a lack of sanitation. During the war, the WHO has recorded nearly 1.5 million infections, including chickenpox and hepatitis, it said."
I demand that you:
– Hold Israel accountable for a permanent, immediate ceasefire, their violations of the Genocide Convention, and gross human rights violations by any means necessary
– Call for the immediate end of Israel’s occupation and apartheid and support Palestinians in their fight for freedom and peace
– Secure the immediate release and safety of all Palestinians who have been abducted and held captive by Israel, including those whose indefinite detention began prior to 10/7
– Permanently end all monetary, diplomatic, and military aid given to Israel and enforce Leahy Law
– Reallocate all funds given to Israel and commit additional resources for ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestinians starting with immediately resuming funding of UNRWA
– Immediately withdraw all U.S. troops, military assets, and all other assets deployed throughout the Middle East and cease all actions that further escalate a larger regional conflict
– Pass legislation that voids all anti-BDS laws at the federal level
– Vote no on H.R. 7521 and any similar legislation proposed