The Israeli government has stepped up attacks and restricted food, fuel, and humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip. More than a million people have been internally displaced. There is no safe place in Gaza. Congress must push for a ceasefire and diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Below you can find 8 key senators who have the most power in the Senate when it comes to pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza
More war and weapons won’t bring peace. In the face of growing violence, lawmakers must:
- Publicly call for an immediate end to Israel’s Rafah offensive and a permanent ceasefire to prevent further loss of life;
- Prioritize the protection of all civilians by urgently permitting humanitarian aid into Gaza, fully funding UNRWA (the U.N. agency supporting Palestinian refugees) and other aid operations, and working to secure the release of hostages;
- Prohibit the transfer of more weapons and military assistance to Israel;
- Work diplomatically to support regional de-escalation across the Middle East; and
- Urge all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law.