1. United States
2. Letter

Concern grips my heart as I pen down these words, spiraling through the arduous corridors of raw human anguish, pleading for the cessation of atrocities and violations of basic human rights. There must be a resounding halt to the U.S. funding of Israel's actions against innocent Palestinian civilians and the relentless fueling of destructive warfare through the unbridled supply of arms. How is it justified to shower bullets instead of hope, and cut short innocent lives instead of cutting the ropes of oppression? The consequences of this horrific human struggle transcend the confines of geography, race, and religion, piercing the very fabric of shared human descent and dignity. This isn't merely a matter of political processes and territorial disputes; this revolves around the bleak reality of children whose laughter has been replaced with the sound of explosions, or mothers who cradle pain instead of their offspring - this is a matter of humanity. The outcry of these victims doesn't demand additional firepower; it demands justice, peace, and a fair chance to lead a life free of mortal fear. No wall, no border, no racial or religious distinctions should justify the ill-fated destiny of innocent souls, caught up in the cataclysmic vortex of war. In a world where we dream of setting steps on Mars, it is imperative that we first ensure peace on Earth. Hence, I urge, beg, plead, and demand immediate ceasefire. The funding that dispatches death and destruction must be stopped, investing instead into peace building, dialogue - a peaceful coexistence. The time is now – not tomorrow, not next week. For every second lost might claim another innocent life, turning their dream of freedom into a teardrop, falling onto the unforgiving grounds of conflict, disappearing, but not forgotten.