1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

One cannot sit idle in the face of human suffering. To remain silent and inactive is an endorsement of the tragedies we now bear horrified witness to, and a failure to acknowledge our shared responsibility for the world we all inhabit. Our collective cry of outrage must pierce through the apathy of the world's political institutions. It is with the utmost urgency I am compelled to raise my voice and demand a cease to the atrocities infringing on Palestinian lives. The bitter reality that U.S. funded resources are being utilized to fuel this cycle of violence is deeply unsettling. Providing arms and financial support are actions that encourage and augment violence instead of quelling it. These actions help neither Israelis nor Palestinians but merely perpetuate a never-ending cycle of bloodshed. This is a matter of humanity, an issue that transcends borders and politics. Simple awareness of these blood-crusted circumstances isn't enough—it is time for substantial reformation. Every dollar invested, each weapon supplied aides in the orchestration of man-made disaster and crimes against humanity. Therefore, I implore: cease said funding and halt the shipment of arms immediately. Stand by the side of justice, not as a silent spectator but as an active participant in its realization. The world is watching and waiting; inaction is no longer an option. Humanity is at stake, and the urgency of the situation dictates an immediate response. Lives depend on it.