Since October 7, 2023, over 25,000+ Palestinians have been killed by Israel’s military and over 62,000 people have been injured. People are dying from bombs, bullets, and Israel’s weaponization of starvation. (Washington Post)
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected Hamas’ proposal on Jan 21 for a release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for ceasefire, release of Palestinian hostages, and ending violence against Palestinians. His position is even at odds with his own war cabinet and the families of Israeli hostages. (CNN, The Guardian)
It is clear from Israel’s actions that the objective is not to protect civilians, but to destroy Gaza, its people, and its infrastructure so Israel can continue to expand land. The global community recognizes this as a genocide.
I am asking 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, and 5) no more weapons or funding to the Israeli military. 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.
We are paying attention to representatives who publicly call for a permanent ceasefire, which will shape the 2024 elections. I support a permanent ceasefire, along with 62 Congressmembers, and 61% of American voters (https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/12/5/voters-want-the-us-to-call-for-a-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza-and-to-prioritize-diplomacy).
U.S. made weapons are killing entire families in Gaza. Our tax dollars are directly funding this genocide. As your office was informed by the Center for Constitutional Rights, there is legal liability for aiding and abetting genocide through congressional acts. Palestinians, and now South Africa, are 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.
First sent on January 23 by Alice
