After UN Security Council Demands Gaza Ceasefire, U.S. Must Suspend Military Aid to Israel Now Dear Email, In a step in the right direction, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. While not sufficient, it is notable that the United States abstained from the vote, marking a significant shift in its blank-check policy with Israel. This resolution comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches catastrophic levels, with widespread starvation and acute malnutrition affecting a significant portion of the population, particularly children. The resolution's passage underscores the growing international consensus that unconditional military support to Israel fuels atrocities and undermines peace efforts. It is now more crucial than ever for the United States to align its policies with international law and human rights by suspending all military aid and weapons transfers to Israel. Unfortunately, although the United States abstained from vetoing the Security Council resolution, it is sending signals that it does not intend to allow it to be implemented, in an attempt to appease Israel. "Our vote does not − and I repeat that, does not − represent a shift in our policy," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters shortly after the vote. “Israel is still a close ally and a friend .. (and) it seems like the prime minister's office is choosing to create a perception of daylight here when they don't need to do that.” He added, “It’s a non-binding resolution, so there’s no impact at all on Israel’s ability to continue to go after Hamas.” In fact, there must be “daylight” between the U.S. and Israel. The Biden administration's funding and political support for the genocidal war Israel is waging in the Gaza Strip makes the United States an accomplice in the crime of genocide. Therefore, it’s not enough to caution that “Israel would become such a pariah in the world and even in the United States,” under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nor is it enough to warn that Israel could face “consequences” if it launches a ground assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. Israel does not take these warnings seriously, and it does not hesitate to challenge Biden, who still enables it to commit horrific crimes in the Gaza Strip with impunity.  This requires us to maximize our efforts and increase our pressure on the Biden administration to adhere to international law and American laws. Suspending U.S. military assistance to Israel is not only a moral imperative but also a legal obligation under existing U.S. law. Section 620i of the Foreign Assistance Act requires the President to withhold aid from any country that obstructs U.S. humanitarian assistance. AJP Action sent this memo to the White House and Congress today. As you can see, the memo contains compelling evidence that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war, particularly to force Palestinians to abandon northern Gaza, in clear violation of this law. After reviewing the memo, we urge you to share it with your members of Congress and the White House and demand that they take immediate action to suspend U.S. military aid to Israel. The United States must no longer turn a blind eye to Israel's egregious human rights violations and its obstruction of humanitarian aid. By suspending military assistance, the U.S. can demonstrate its commitment to upholding international law, protecting human rights, and fostering a just and lasting peace for all. Thank you for your support and for taking action at this critical moment. | 
