Israel still preventing aid from reaching Gaza - Permanent Ceasefire NOW

From Washington Post on April 13: “In the week since President Biden warned Israel to swiftly address civilian suffering in Gaza — or risk future U.S. support - Israeli officials have touted what they say is a record number of aid trucks entering the territory, one of several new measures that the government maintains will help alleviate the crisis. But according to U.N. and other aid officials, as well as relief workers inside Gaza, little has actually changed on the ground - and aid access remains as complicated and risky as ever, even as much of the population hurtles toward famine. Despite Israel's emphasis on truck numbers — it says more than 1,200 trucks have crossed into Gaza over the last three days — the volume of aid hasn't significantly increased, nor is it reaching those most in need. The government's most concrete promises of reopening a crossing in northern Gaza, bringing bakeries back online, and establishing clear channels to coordinate with aid workers also have yet to yield results.” President Biden continues to supply and fund Israel while knowing since October 2023 that Israel has been targeting civilians. This is continued participation in this genocide and a violation of Leahy law, which prohibits our government from funding foreign forces who are implicated in gross human rights violations. Global human rights organizations have repeatedly reported on Israel’s gross human rights violations and war crimes, including targeting hospitals and healthcare workers, targeting journalists and civilians, using starvation as a weapon, etc. As people of conscience, we will not ignore this. I support a ceasefire, along with the U.N. Security Council Resolution on March 25 and the majority of Americans (including 77% of Democrats and 56% of Republicans) who support a permanent ceasefire (Data for Progress, February 2024 report). We are paying attention to representatives who publicly call for a permanent ceasefire and ensure UNWRA aid, which will shape the 2024 elections. I want you to cosponsor HR 786 by Rep Bush. I am demanding you to take immediate steps to stop Israel’s genocide of Palestinians by calling for 1) a total and permanent ceasefire, 2) humanitarian aid allowed to enter Gaza, 3) an end to Israel's siege on Gaza, 4) the release of all Palestinian and Israeli hostages, 5) no more weapons or funding to the Israeli military, 6) the reinstatement of UNRWA funding. A permanent ceasefire is an absolutely critical step to ensuring everlasting liberation and peace. The ICJ ruled that Israel should do everything in its power to prevent genocide. Never again means never again for anyone. Palestinians deserve to live with freedom and safety which means first stopping this genocide and then ensuring liberation from occupation and apartheid. The liberation and safety of Palestinians, Israelis, Jewish people, and Muslim people are intertwined. There can only be true safety when we are all free from oppression.