The recent Israel strike on a UNIFIL convoy near Sidon, Lebanon, which injured 5 UN peacekeepers and killed 3 civilians, is a grave violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Such actions deliberately endanger the lives of UN personnel working to maintain peace and stability in the region. This unacceptable attack undermines the important role UNIFIL plays and represents a blatant disregard for the safety of innocent civilians. Israel must be held accountable for this reckless act of violence against those tasked with monitoring the cessation of hostilities. The international community cannot allow these transgressions against UN peacekeeping missions to continue with impunity. Firm condemnation and concrete actions to ensure the protection of UNIFIL are urgently needed to prevent further escalation and loss of life. www.palestinechronicle.com/israel-strikes-unifil-convoy-five-peacekeepers-wounded-three-civilians-killed/
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 10/7/24
– 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
