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John,
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has escalated into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with innocent lives lost daily amidst the rubble of war. The recent violent outbreak started on October 7, 2023, following Hamas’ horrifying attacks on Israeli civilians, with at least 1,400 killed and 3,500 injured.
Since then, Israel’s response has led to a dire humanitarian crisis. Within a span of six days, Israel has dropped 6,000 bombs on the Gaza Strip, a densely populated area housing about 2.3 million people. These bombardments have resulted in at least 3,000 Palestinians killed, and over 12,500 injured in Gaza. The violence has also displaced nearly 1 million Palestinians in Gaza.
In light of these devastating circumstances, 13 members of Congress, including Representatives Cori Bush, André Carson, Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee, and Delia Ramirez, have introduced a Cease Fire Now Resolution to urge an end to violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. This resolution seeks to halt the ongoing hostilities and pave the way for de-escalation, humanitarian aid delivery, and eventual peaceful negotiations.
Send an urgent message to your representative right now and ask them to co-sponsor this resolution.
A ceasefire is not just a pause in hostilities, it's a humanitarian imperative. The cessation of violence, even temporarily, provides a critical window for delivering humanitarian aid to the affected populations, addressing the immediate suffering, and averting further loss of innocent lives.
The notion of achieving security through military domination, characterized by the ongoing bombardment, is not only inhumane but fundamentally flawed. The killing of Gazans, apart from being a grave humanitarian tragedy, fails to address the root causes of the conflict. It exacerbates hatred, fuels the cycle of violence, and solidifies the barriers to peace.
The destruction of Gaza creates a breeding ground for desperation and extremism, which in the long run, undermines the security and stability of the entire region, including Israel.
The resolution is a meaningful step towards preventing further loss of innocent lives, addressing the humanitarian crisis, and fostering a conducive environment for dialogue and reconciliation.
Your voice is crucial in this pivotal moment. Send an urgent message to your Representative urging them to co-sponsor the Cease Fire Now Resolution now.
Let's keep working tirelessly to echo the cries for peace across the halls of power.
- National DFA Organizing Team
Democracy for America Advocacy Fund
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