Death rate in Gaza higher than any other recent conflict - Ceasefire NOW

According to Reuters, as of Feb 21 2024, over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since Oct 7, 2023. According to a report published by Ox Fam - a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice - on Jan 11, 2024, the daily death rate in Gaza has been higher than any other 21st century conflict: “Israel’s military is killing Palestinians at an average rate of 250 people a day which exceeds the daily death toll of any other major conflict of recent years, Oxfam said today, as the escalation of hostilities nears its 100th day.” On Feb 25, 2024, NY Times published that Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to: “push into the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah regardless of the outcome of talks to pause the fighting that appear to have been making some progress in recent days.” Despite numerous reports and data showing the increasingly dire and catastrophic impact of Israel’s attacks on the Palestinian people, the U.S. and Israel continue to stand alone in supporting and enacting this genocide. This is a violation of any moral code, and the global community recognizes that Palestinians deserve to live and have their humanity. I support a ceasefire, along with 69 Congressmembers (as of Feb 20), 61% of American voters, and over 70% of Democrats (Data for Progress). We are paying attention to representatives who publicly call for a permanent ceasefire, 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 deescalate violence in Gaza and Israel 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. 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. U.S. made weapons are killing entire families in Gaza. Our tax dollars are directly funding this genocide. The ICJ ruled that Israel should do everything in its power to prevent genocide. South Africa is also suing President Biden for participating in this genocide. You must take action now and end all U.S. support in Israel's enactment of this genocide.