Dear Friend,

We are all horrified by the loss of life we are watching unfold before our very eyes. This includes the Israeli civilians killed on October 7, 2023, and the brutal occupation and siege laid upon the Palestinian people that came before it and continues today. Already, thousands of Palestinians have been killed including hundreds of children. The violence is heart-wrenching and a violation of our basic humanity and international law. While we mourn the loss of life and the trauma inflicted upon all civilians, including American citizens, we must now also act with urgency. Today, we are witnessing the inhumane displacement and genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza. We need to take action immediately. [[link removed]]

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We also know the toll this crisis is taking on those of us who care about humanity. You may feel alone, especially given the media coverage and the words coming from too many of our leaders. But you are not alone. That's why I am asking you to join us this Wednesday when my Coffee and a Column conversation will bring you Voices of Palestine . [[link removed]]

It's critical right now when I know you are doing all you can to call for de-escalation and the prevention of genocide, that we come together.

Please join us on Wednesday where we will discuss the horrific crisis in Gaza. I will be joined by political strategist, Rania Batrice ; Director of Philanthropy for UNRWA, Hani Almadhoun ; Executive Director of the Arab Center of Washington DC, Khalil Jahshan ; and other Palestinian voices.

I know you have likely already contacted your elected officials, but please reach out again. Demand our government officials act to prevent the ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza [[link removed]] and join us Wednesday at 2pm ET.

You can read my most recent column, "What Israel, Hamas, and the US Should Have Known" here [[link removed]] .

Please register here [[link removed]] to receive the dial-in information and Zoom link for Voices of Palestine this Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, at 2pm ET. After you register, you will automatically get the dial-in information for the call.[link removed] [[link removed]]

I hope you can join us.

Regards,

Jim Zogby



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