CNN published a report on Israel’s heavy use of 2000 pound bombs on Gaza, which has not been seen since the Vietnam war. “But 2,000-pound bombs are normally used sparingly by Western militaries, experts say, because of their potential impact on densely populated areas like Gaza. International humanitarian law prohibits indiscriminate bombing.” A Washington Post investigation found no evidence of a command and control center at Al Shifa hospital. The NY Times confirmed the Israeli government deliberately bombed safe zones where they told Palestinians to shelter, which Palestinians have been telling us for over two months. Even U.S. news outlets are catching up to what Palestinians have been saying - there is no consideration for the well-being and safety of civilians. This is a genocide.
How else have we known this is a genocide?
Since October 7th, 1.9 million-2.3 million Palestinian people have been displaced. Since October 7th, 21,000+ Palestinians have been killed by the IDF through the war crime of collective punishment. UNICEF calls Gaza the most dangerous place in the world for children. 93% of people in Gaza are facing crisis levels of hunger according to the WHO, meaning people are dying from starvation and disease. 100+ Palestinian journalists and media workers have been targeted and murdered by the IDF in the last two months. The hospitals in Gaza have been destroyed by the IDF and medical infrastructure is decimated - only 9 of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning. Since November 16th, the UN has warned us to prevent this continued genocide of the Palestinian people.
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 for 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. You must take action now to stop genocide and end all U.S. support in Israel's enactment of this genocide.
First sent on December 29, 2023 by Alice
