1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Every passing day brings with it alarming news of the senseless bloodshed and destruction that is unfolding in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, instigating a sorrowful anguish in my heart. Ordinary individuals, American citizens, like myself, entrusted you with the unparalleled authority to be the ambassadors of social justice and human rights across the globe - an expectation which is currently being ruthlessly shattered. The U.S.'s funding towards Israel's military actions against innocent Palestinian civilians, and its relentless dispatching of arms, is a direct contradiction of the humanitarian ideals we, as a nation, uphold. It's an inevitable respect for human life that fuels my urgent plea today. A demand for an immediate cessation of funds and arms supply that is fueling Israel's aggression and leading to devastating loss of innocent lives. This conflict isn't just a faraway devastation whose reality we can conveniently sidestep—each dollar the U.S. provides, each weapon we export, embeds us deeper into this horrific tale of human suffering. By making a choice to stand on the side of ceasefire and peace, we can act as a driving force to stop these crimes against humanity. Without delay, honing our moral fabric would entail halting the provision of arms to Israel and suspending the monetary assistance that is used as a means to execute these heinous crimes, until a nonviolent resolution is achieved between Israel and Palestine. It's time to affirm that the U.S. principled stand for justice and human rights is indistinguishable, irrespective of the geography or the populace involved. With utmost urgency, let us take a stand against these blatant crimes against humanity.