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Events of this month leave us heartbroken and grieving.
Also determined and even perhaps hopeful.

We thank God for the ceasefire. And we know it is not enough!
The world is waking up to Israel's aggression and injustice; NOW is the time to push forward as never before.

There is a lot to be done. We have political messages to send, suggestions for humanitarian aid, and a couple of petitions to sign.
Please do as many as you can!

Tell President Biden to Halt the Arms Sale,
Hold Israel Accountable

As if Israel were not well-enough armed, the State Department has just this month approved a new sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel. This sale is in addition to the $3.8 billion in military aid is Israel receiving from the U.S. Outrageously, the sale was hurriedly pushed through this month, despite the fact that Resolutions of Disapproval of the sale had been introduced in both the House and the Senate. The only way to prevent it now is for Biden to do say 'Stop.'
Tell the President he must allow Congress the opportunity to review and debate this sale!

Rather than rewarding Israel for the assault on Gaza, President Biden should heed the calls by human rights organizations, UN agencies, and millions of American citizens to hold Israel accountable for possible war crimes. The President pledged to put human rights and democracy at the center of his administration’s foreign policy. Call on him now to fulfill that promise!

»» TAKE ACTION: CONTACT THE WHITE HOUSE
(You will review your message first.)

Crucial Actions for the U.S. Congress

We have just witnessed the Israeli military carry out a devastating assault on 2 million captive Palestinians in Gaza, killing more than 230, including well over 60 children, making 50 to 60,000 people homeless, destroying a major press center, and bombing dozens of schools and medical centers, including Gaza’s only Covid-19 testing lab.

Several human rights organizations have accused Israel of bombing civilian areas indiscriminately, and Israeli soldiers have confirmed these war crimes in the past. The UN Human Rights Commission has voted to investigate possible war crimes in this year’s assault. Also in 2021, two highly respected human rights organizations have published detailed reports on Israel’s apartheid regime.

The U.S. must hold Israel accountable for its actions. Our country can no longer allow these crimes to be committed with impunity, especially not when so much of our tax dollars have been provided to Israel as military aid.

Tell your Legislators in Washington DC to:
• CALL on Pres. Biden to halt the $735 million weapons sale to Israel.
• SUPPORT efforts to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and CALL for an end of Israel’s life-threatening blockade of Gaza.
• COSPONSOR/SUPPORT H.R. 2590 in the House and INTRODUCE/SUPPORT a companion bill in the Senate.
»» Take Action: Contact Congress

Canada & UK Government Actions

Tell Trudeau to Impose Sanctions
From Independent Jewish Voices-Canada
Gaza is under attack, and Jerusalem is being ethnically cleansed right before our eyes. Help us ramp up the pressure on the Trudeau government to stop Israeli aggression and war crimes. Send an email to Trudeau now demanding that the Canadian government forcefully condemn Israel’s actions and follow its words up with consequences, including sanctions.
»» Take Action: Send a message here
(you will review the message before sending)

Protect Palestinians by Applying Canadian Law
From The Canadian Foreign Policy Institute and Just Peace Advocates
Write to Foreign Minister Garneau, Justice Minister Lametti, Revenue Minister Lebouthillier and all MPs to tell them Cananda must protect Palestinians from Israeli violence by applying its own laws.
»» Take Action: Send the message
(you will review it first)

Tell the UK Parliament: End Impunity to Protect Palestinians
From Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP)
Urgent action is needed to end the widespread and systematic human rights abuses and discriminatory policies against Palestinians that lie at the root cause of recent hostilities.  Email your MP today, and urge them to take immediate action to protect Palestinians.
»» See actions for the UK Parliament and contact them

UK Parliament: Introduce Sanctions Against Israel
Petition to be debated in Parliament on 14 June 2021
The Government should introduce sanctions against Israel, including blocking all trade, and in particular arms. Its disproportionate treatment of Palestinians and settlements that are regarded by the international community as illegal are an affront to civilised society.
»» Take Action: see this petition and sign it here

Help Palestinians Rebuild
Humanitarian aid for Gaza is needed urgently; there are many ways you can provide that. We have some suggestions - six respected organizations that are getting help where it is needed:
UNRWA, Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP), Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), Rebuilding Alliance, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), and our own United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

"If there is a hell on earth, it is the lives of children in Gaza today."
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, 20 May 2021

»» Click here to see Emergency Aid for Gaza

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