"Israel" already broke the ceasefire. They shot and killed people who were trying to go back to their homes in Northern Gaza. I'm already aware that the administration is concerned about more journalists being able cover the devastation in Gaza. We all know why. The "U.S." empire is as deeply involved as the settler colonial state of "Israel" in the genocide of Palestinians.
I'm also aware of the terrorism occurring in the West Bank and other areas of occupied Palestine. Did you think we would forget them? They are afraid to leave their homes because the IOF and colonists are murdering and detaining people en masses without cause. Are you really that afraid of the determination, resilience, and hope of the Palestinian people, that you would rather support their brutal repression rather than advocate for their liberation?
I am demanding that you:
- Call for an immediate ceasefire- a "humanitarian pause" is completely insufficient
- Call for the immediate end of apartheid, occupation, and ethnic cleansing of Palestine
- Withdraw all U.S. troops and assets sent to assist Israel
- Permanently end all monetary and military aid given to Israel, whether it is directly or indirectly provided
- Provide substantial, ongoing humanitarian relief to all of occupied Palestine to help them rebuild, care for the sick & injured, bury the dead with dignity, and to ensure all of their basic needs are taken care of and unable to be restricted now and in the future by any government or group
- Not support any legislation that directly or indirectly allows for targeting of Palestinians both in the U.S. and abroad
- Protect my freedom of speech and work against all efforts of censorship whether the form is governmental control of the Internet, penalties in-person, or other means of silencing
- Restore my right of free speech to criticize any government or political ideology and provide protection against targeting, discrimination, and harassment for doing so
- Repeal all federal anti-BDS laws for businesses and individuals and pass legislation that voids any and all state-level anti-BDS laws
- Stop the militarization of our police force by ending the cross-training done with the IOF, and all other ways this is accomplished.