Dear John xxxxxx,

Over the past year, the horrific impact of Israel’s war on Gaza, as well as on neighboring regions, has weighed heavily on our hearts. Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. The images of death and destruction cannot be forgotten. 

Today, we need your help to address something urgent. Senator Bernie Sanders, along with Senate colleagues, introduced 'Joint Resolutions of Disapproval' (JRD) to block $20 billion in arms sales to Israel.

This resolution aims to block arms sales linked to unconscionable civilian casualties in Gaza and now Lebanon. Supporting the JRD is crucial because they:

  1. Aim to block $20 billion in arms sales to Israel due to their misuse linked to civilian casualties, thereby protecting innocent lives in Gaza and Lebanon.  
  2. Seek to enforce U.S. laws by ensuring that arms transfers comply with the Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act, thus preventing any association with human rights violations.  
  3. Signal to the international community that the U.S. will not support actions that undermine human rights or escalate conflict, while recommitting to promoting peace and humanitarian standards.

Now is the time for us to act. I encourage each of you to contact your senators and express your support for the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval. Your voice matters, and together we can advocate for a more just and peaceful world.

Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. Let’s stand together for human rights and the well-being of all communities.

 

 

In solidarity, 

Iman Awad,

Emgage Action Policy Director