Dear John,
Yesterday, Israel resumed extensive airstrikes across Gaza, shattering the ceasefire agreement during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 400 Palestinians have already been killed, more than a third of them children. This attack follows two weeks of Israel’s closure of all crossings, which blocked all food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid. After a year and a half of immense suffering, Gaza has once again been pushed to the brink of famine.
Tell Congress: Stop sending weapons to Israel and call for full humanitarian access for Gaza now.
There are no words adequate to express the devastation of watching bombs rain down again on people who have already endured more than 17 months of a U.S.-backed genocide.
As this humanitarian crisis deepens, the Trump administration continues to send billions in weapons to Israel. This must end now.
Returning to war is a choice. Israel had every opportunity to seek a permanent ceasefire. The U.S. at any time could have pressured Israel to do so. Instead, the Israeli and U.S. governments are colluding to perpetuate genocide.
Urge Congress to support an arms embargo and full humanitarian access now.
At AFSC, our Quaker values fuel our belief in the power of courageous humanity and love to guide peacemakers. Today, we must continue to harness our collective power—even in the face of increased repression—to end these atrocities and work toward justice, peace, and self-determination for all.
In peace,
