Israel’s sickening and relentless collective punishment of the 2.3 million people of Gaza must stop now. The nightmarish attacks and now the starvation of millions—women, men, and (50% of them) children—whose escape routes are blocked, whose food and even water supplies are obscenely insufficient, and whose hospitals lie in ruins, must be granted the relief that only a total ceasefire (and the immediate release of all prisoners and hostages) can provide.

Global Exchange joined millions around the world in urging restraint after the Hamas attacks on October 7. Israel cannot resolve the problems of its occupation through escalating military action and brutality. You, our members, signed thousands of appeals to President Biden and our U.S. Representatives, asking them to use wisdom and their immense power to stop Israeli vengeance, call for reflection and honesty about what is needed to stop the violence now, and to keep the road to reconciliation open.

They did not listen then, but we must continue to insist now: All life is sacred. Achieving peace means ending the Israeli occupation, reversing settlement policies, and establishing security for everyone. That all needs to happen. But right now—at this critical moment of profound humanitarian crisis—we call loudly, unequivocally, and repeatedly for a total CEASEFIRE NOW!

Please keep saying it. Writing it. Shouting it.

We’ve already shown the Biden Administration that they can’t afford to ignore us. Join us in ongoing actions. We have compiled a list of resources below:

Call Your Members of Congress

If you’re in the U.S., call your representatives. The U.S. is funding and supporting Israel in carrying out these atrocities. Each of us must pick up the phone and call our member of Congress.
bit.ly/callcongresspalestine

Go on a Drop-By Visit

Dropping by the offices of your Senators and Representatives for a face-to-face visit is the most powerful thing you can do right now.
house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Hit the Streets and Join a Protest Near You

Amplify Palestinian and Other Voices for Peace on Social Media

Jewish Voice for Peace has compiled a list of people to follow:
bit.ly/followpalestinians

Write to Congress and President Biden

Visit our website for up-to-date petitions and letters:
globalexchange.org/palestine