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An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress

ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL LAW - CEASEFIRE NOW

As of 1/28, approximately 26,400 - 33,300 Palestinians have been murdered by Israel since 10/7. You need to enforce international law right now. The recent ICJ ruling is clear - while it doesn't use the word ceasefire, there is no other outcome that would fulfill the provisional measures required to protect Palestinian civilians. My government has repeatedly lied in regards to this genocide, most recently that the ICJ didn't think Israel was committing a genocide. That case will take years to reach an outcome. The fact it wasn't thrown out and provisional measures were ruled means that the ICJ finds there is credible evidence that a genocide is occurring. One allegation from Israel that a handful of UNRWA workers, out of thousands, had something to do with the attacks on Israeli civilians on 10/7 was enough for you to withdraw aid funding. First off, you continue to find new ways to disgust me, congrats, but this is you going against the ICJ and proof of your selective enforcement of our own laws, notably Leahy law. The ICJ ruling serves as credible evidence per Leahy vetting policy. Enforce both international and national law NOW. I demand that you:  - Call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the West Bank, and all areas the Israeli military is murdering or otherwise violating the human rights of Palestinians - Secure the safe release of Mansour Schouman, a Canadian Palestinian independent journalist and humanitarian worker recently illegally abducted by Israel in Khan Younis around 1/22 - 1/24 when he was evacuating to Rafah as directed on "safe routes" - Call for the immediate end of genocide, apartheid, and occupation, and support Palestinians in their fight for freedom, peace, and their human rights - Call for the immediate release of Palestinian “prisoners” (hostages) held captive in Israeli military prisons - Permanently end all monetary and military aid given to Israel by correcting our budget and enforcing Leahy Law - Reallocate all funds given to Israel to ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestinians to help them rebuild, care for the sick & injured, bury the dead with dignity, and ensure all of their basic needs are taken care of - Repeal all federal anti-BDS laws and pass legislation that voids all state-level anti-BDS laws - Restore my right to free speech and the freedom of the press by condemning all discrimination or harassment for criticizing any government or political ideology (including zionism) and by doing everything possible to prevent future assaults to my rights, including governmental control and/or censorship of the Internet

▶ Created on January 29, 2024 by Sarah

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