$20B in Arms to Israel Disregards Ceasefire & the Will of the People AJP Action is outraged by the Biden administration's approval of a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, coming on the heels of the $3.5 billion in military aid authorized just last week. This decision directly opposes the administration's stated goal of promoting stability, calm, and a ceasefire in Gaza and the rest of the region. Instead, it will embolden Israel to escalate violence and unrest, further harming Palestinians and destabilizing the Middle East. Furthermore, this move shows blatant disregard for the demands of a majority of Americans who want an immediate ceasefire and 62% of Democrats who want the U.S. to halt all weapons to Israel.  The horrifying "dawn massacre" that occurred just days ago, carried out with American-made weapons, is a stark and tragic reminder of the deadly impact of these arms sales. On August 10, 2024, Israel struck the Al-Tabaeen school in eastern Gaza City, where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter during the ongoing Gaza genocide. This brutal assault resulted in the deaths of at least 100 Palestinians, with 47 others injured. Many victims were trapped in the school as the fire spread, according to Palestinian health authorities. Multiple media investigations have confirmed that U.S.-made weapons were used in this atrocity, underscoring the dangerous consequences of continued American military support for Israel. The massacre at Al-Tabaeen is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of indiscriminate violence against Palestinian civilians, made possible by the steady supply of American arms. Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza has claimed the lives of possibly over 180,000 Palestinian lives. Additionally, the U.S.'s recent deployment of an aircraft carrier, a guided-missile submarine, and additional F-15s and F-22s to the region underscores how Israel's actions are increasingly undermining American geopolitical interests. Far from being a strategic asset, Israel's reckless behavior is proving to be a significant liability, complicating U.S. foreign policy and entangling our nation in conflicts that serve neither our interests nor those of the broader region. We urgently call on Congress to reject this $20 billion arms sale. Approving this deal would not only further implicate the United States in violations of human rights but also endanger our own national security and international standing. It is well overdue for the U.S. to reassess its relationship with Israel, follow international law as well as its own laws, and halt the flow of weapons to Israel which have proven to only fuel violence and oppression from a far-right-wing, apartheid government. In solidarity,
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Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization advocating for legislation supporting the human rights of the Palestinian people and endorsing candidates for office who support those rights. |
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