Those calling for peace 'have been drowned out by those beating the drums of war,' the letter-writers note.
Protesters hold a demonstration in support of a cease-fire against the Palestinians in Gaza near The Mall on October 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C.An open letter from hundreds of congressional staffers to members of Congress implores lawmakers to demand a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Gaza hostilities, and to use U.S. influence to help reach a peaceful end in the region.
The letter also notes that “antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian sentiment on the rise nationwide,” and mentions the recent killing of a six-year-old boy near Chicago by his landlord, with the killer appearingThe letter demands a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, an end to all hostilities, the return of Israeli hostages, and “the passage of essential humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
“Only once this immediate hemorrhage ends can we turn our efforts to end the status quo of occupation, violence and find pathways for lasting, sustainable peace for both Israelis and Palestinians,” the letter concludes. The letter was sent prior to the start of the weekend. New developments add to the urgency of the demands from the congressional staffers, including. It’s believed that more than 15,000 Gazans have been injured because of the attacks and the required evacuation of more than 1 million people in the area, which experts have suggested’s journalists have worked tirelessly to give our readers the news they need to understand and take action in an increasingly complex world.
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