Israeli occupation forces attacked, injured, and arrested hundreds of worshippers during prayers in Ramadan Dear Email, Breaking news from Jerusalem reports Israeli occupation forces attacking, arresting, and forcefully evicting hundreds of Palestinian worshippers from Al-Aqsa Mosque during prayers early Wednesday, leading to numerous injuries and arrests. Startling footage has shown Israeli occupation forces beating Palestinians with batons inside the worship place. Witnesses also saw them smash doors and windows to enter the mosque and deploy stun grenades and rubber bullets once they entered. These acts of violence violate international human rights law, and happening during the holy month of Ramadan against peaceful worshippers is egregious. They outwardly disregard pleas by the Biden administration to respect the status quo agreements and demand an immediate response from the U.S. government. The status quo agreements stipulate that only Muslims have the right to pray in the Al-Aqsa mosque free of Israel’s interference. Under the status quo arrangements, Jordan is the only party authorized to regulate and supervise the affairs of the Noble Sanctuary compound. TAKE ACTION: Contact your Members of Congress now! Demand they issue public statements condemning these Israeli attacks, request an immediate suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel pending investigation, and call on the Biden administration to ensure that no U.S. weapons are used in these violations.  The Foreign Assistance Act and Leahy Law prohibit the U.S. government from aiding gross human rights violations. It's crucial that we follow these laws and hold Israel accountable for their actions. In addition to contacting your Members of Congress, we urge you to call the State Department at (202) 647-6575 and demand that Secretary Blinken condemns Israel's attacks and launches an immediate investigation to determine if U.S. weapons were used in the attack, in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act and Leahy Law. Sample script for calling the State Department: "Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am calling to demand Secretary Blinken condemn the recent Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and launch an immediate investigation to determine if U.S. weapons were used in these violations. The U.S. must follow the Foreign Assistance Act and Leahy Law, holding Israel accountable for their actions and ensuring that U.S. military aid does not facilitate human rights abuses. Thank you." Your voice matters. Taking action sends a clear message that we will not stand idly by as human rights violations continue. Encourage your friends and family to join you in contacting their Members of Congress and the State Department. Thank you for your commitment to human rights and justice. | 
