1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

Israel's use of live ammunition against civilians, including a doctor in the occupied West Bank is utterly unacceptable and a blatant violation of human rights and international law. The shooting and serious injury of Dr. Abdellateef Bida, as well as three others during military raids, highlights the extreme oppression and force employed against the Palestinian people. Israel's systematic oppression, violence, and forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands must be condemned in the strongest terms. Firm measures must be taken to protect human lives, uphold human rights, and pave the way for a just and lasting peace. Source: www.palestinechronicle.com/west-bank-raids-four-palestinians-shot-with-live-ammunition-including-doctor/ I demand you do everything in your power to: – Hold Israel accountable to a permanent, immediate ceasefire and for their repeat violations of international law – Call for the immediate end of Israel’s occupation and apartheid - Support Palestinians in their fight for freedom and peace – Secure the immediate release and safety of all hostages, including Palestinians held by Israel in "military prisons", including those whose indefinite detention began prior to 10/7 – Permanently end all monetary, diplomatic, and military aid given to Israel and enforce U.S. laws like Leahy Law and the Arms Export Control Act – Resume full funding of UNRWA and allocate more funds to aid humanitarian efforts to rebuild Gaza, and provide Palestinians with the resources to survive and thrive – 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 - Void all anti-BDS laws and other laws that infringe on my right to freedom of speech to criticize any political ideology or country, and to use my money in ways that align with my values