Hi,
Israeli airstrikes are falling on Rafah^1 as Netanyahu continues his
threats to invade the densely populated city in Gaza where over a million
Palestinians have taken refuge.^2
This escalation would displace, kill, and cut off humanitarian aid like
food and water to even greater numbers of Palestinians — many who’ve
already fled their homes.^3 There is no time left for Congress and
President Biden to use their power to ensure an end to Israeli aggression.
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Ceasefire now!
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“An Israeli offensive on Rafah would lead to an unspeakable humanitarian
catastrophe,” said the European Union’s head of foreign policy when Israel
first threatened to invade. The deaths, loss of humanitarian aid, and
intensifying tensions in the region would be a new devastating stage in
this already horrific conflict.^4
Hamas's attacks beginning on October 7 must be condemned, but Israel's
response has been disproportionate and taken an extraordinary civilian
toll. The urgent need for a ceasefire grows with every day and every
airstrike on the Palestinian people. Our lawmakers must broker peace
immediately.
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Thanks for taking action,
Mark and the team at Demand Progress
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Sources:
1. The Associated Press, "Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22
people,” [ [link removed] ]April 29, 2024.
2. The Associated Press, "Israeli strikes hit Rafah after Biden warns
Netanyahu to have 'credible' plan to protect civilians,” [ [link removed] ]February
11, 2024.
3. United Nations, "Gazans ‘stalked by hunger, disease and death’, warns
UN’s top aid official,” [ [link removed] ]February 8, 2024.
4. The Associated Press, "Israeli strikes hit Rafah after Biden warns
Netanyahu to have 'credible' plan to protect civilians,” [ [link removed] ]February
11, 2024.
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