Israel Refuses to De-escalate: Force Israel to Comply by Withholding Weapons

I demand that you take immediate action to stop all forms of U.S. support for Israel—military, financial, political, and intelligence—due to its ongoing war crimes in Gaza, Lebanon, and Palestine. The American people do not support using our tax dollars to back a government committing widespread violations of international law. Secretary of State Antony Blinken lied to Congress, claiming Israel has not blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza. This blockade violates international law, making any U.S. transfer of weapons to Israel illegal. You must publicly demand Blinken’s resignation for deceiving Congress and the American people. The situation in Gaza is horrifying. +972 Magazine reports a slow genocide targeting the most vulnerable, including those with disabilities. Mondoweiss highlights that Gaza is now the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. Israel’s expanding military aggression in Lebanon, as detailed by Jewish Currents, further proves its blatant disregard for human life and international law. Israel’s war crimes are escalating. The U.S. must end all support and impose an immediate arms embargo on Israel. It is clear from The Intercept that there is growing momentum in the U.S. for an arms embargo, and it is essential to act now. As Hasan Nasrallah emphasized before his death, liberation from Israeli occupation is the only path to peace. Waging war is a power granted to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Yet this administration has recklessly disregarded that authority, along with American and international law. You have a duty to act to stop this administration’s illegal support of war crimes. I also call on you to support Senator Bernie Sanders’ Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, aimed at blocking additional weapons transfers to Israel. Continued support for these violations of law is not only immoral but also sets a dangerous precedent for U.S. foreign policy. As your constituent, I demand that you stand up for human rights, the rule of law, and the will of the American people. I will not support or vote for any elected official who continues to enable Israel’s atrocities or ignores the will of their constituents.