1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

CONGRESS In the harrowing reality we are faced with today, it is becoming impossible to believe in our shared vision of a world that is just, equal, and fair. The enormity of the humanitarian crisis in Palestine is distressing, to say the least, and the fact that the U.S. funding is involuntarily fueling this conflict is a bitter pill to swallow. As a significant player in global politics, the U.S. government's continual arms supply to Israel is visibly perpetuating this crisis, causing widespread suffering and loss for Palestinian civilians. It is an urgent plea that we rethink this course of action very critically and steer towards a ceasefire that can pave the way for a more sustainable peace. Thousands of innocent lives are tormented daily; the plight of civilians, especially the vulnerable women and children, should no longer remain a footnote. Our collective conscience must address the grossly imbalanced power dynamics at play here. It should provoke us into questioning the justice, or the evident lack of it, that has been persistently practiced over the years. In continuing to fund a country that systematically commits human rights abuses, are we not passively endorsing crimes against humanity? It is high time we stripped off the veils of political convenience and addressed this issue with the urgency it demands. A world where power fundamentally determines the narrative is not conducive for a peaceful cohabitation. Instead, by advocating for a ceasefire, by diverting our valuable resources towards rebuilding lives rather than perpetuating conflicts, by standing up to the inherent biases of our system, we can establish a narrative that is built on empathy and respect. It is not just owed to the suffering civilians; it is a responsibility we bear as global spectators and influencers. For in the end, it isn't about who wins or who loses a petty political game, but about a larger commitment to humanity and our shared vision of a world that thrives on peace and harmony.