Human rights are non-negotiable.
Name,
Last week, I called for a ceasefire. As a human rights lawyer, it has been absolutely clear that the thousands of Israeli and Palestinian deaths in the current conflict between Hamas and the IDF represent grave violations of basic human rights law and the rules of just war. Our top priority in this moment needs to be an immediate ceasefire to prevent further civilian deaths.
On Sunday, I asked my opponent, an eight term incumbent who has approved billions of military aid to Israel, what it would take for him to sign onto the Ceasefire Now Resolution. His answer?
"It's complicated."
Let's be clear, Name. There is nothing ‘complicated’ about calling for a ceasefire to prevent the death of innocent civilians.
Leadership matters. We must courageously uphold justice and international human rights law in all matters to ensure civilians remain safe from harm. Right now, that means advocating for an immediate ceasefire to protect the innocent lives of both Israeli and Palestinian civilians.
I've been outspoken on this issue because I always lead with justice. If you agree that we need a leader who is unafraid of putting justice over politics, I hope you'll donate to our campaign.
- Qasim
