NPR published a video of when Israel destroyed Israa University in Gaza City using a controlled demolition. From indiscriminate bombing of civilians to intentional bombing of hospitals, schools, libraries, museums, bakeries, UN centers, and universities, it is clear that Israel is destroying Gaza’s entire infrastructure. Memories of a society live in so many of these sites. We have heard Israeli government officials express genocidal intent. This is causing unimaginable devastation and horrors for Palestinians trying to survive this starvation and siege enacted on them by Israel. Over 24,000 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military. More than 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced. We have seen more than enough. The world recognizes this ongoing 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 21 by Alice
