1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Every minute the ticking clock seems to be a reminder of the pain, screams, and gunshots resounding in the blood-soaked lands of Palestine. It's unbearable, the audacity of war, the ruthless dance of power, the blatant mockery of human rights and international laws. The data, the visuals, the testimonials – everything screams for an immediate ceasefire, yet the financing of the arms, which smell nothing but death and despair, continues unabated, mainly from our very own land, our very own tax dollars – an irony which slices through the heart of humanity. The painful cries of innocent children that echo from the rubble of their destroyed homes, the silent tears of helpless parents unable to protect their young, all resonate with the obnoxiously deafening silence of our lawmakers. Maybe it's the magnetism of power politics, or maybe they have turned indifferent, but it is essentially we who are enabling this cycle by continuing to fund Israel's actions against Palestinian civilians. It is not a question of political allegiance, it is an absolute matter of human compassion and justice – children are dying, families are being torn apart, entire generations are being blinded by hate and fear. America, the beacon of democracy and human rights, must not become an accomplice in this humanitarian crisis. The righteous path is obvious: cease all funding for a foreign power that is indiscriminately attacking civilians, violating international laws, and catalyzing a fresh wave of hatred and terror. Instead, let's divert these resources to healing, building bridges of reconciliation, and nurturing a future of peace and coexistence. Time is of the essence, there's not a second to spare – we must act now, for the time of mourning has to make way for the dawn of peace.