An Appeal to President Biden
I write to you with deep concern over the unimaginable toll of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, now in its ninth month. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 37,000 Palestinians, including approximately 16,000 children. These children are suffering immensely, facing severe hunger, disease, and homelessness. Thousands are malnourished and at risk of death, and 17,000 have been orphaned. The educational system is in ruins, with over 600,000 Palestinian students out of school for more than eight months. Israeli strikes have even targeted schools, including a UNRWA building in Khan Younis.
Mays Al-Masri, a displaced Gazan, described the dire situation: “There was a house next to us. The classroom where we shelter is damaged. I don’t know where we will sleep. We are 25 people in this classroom. Where will we sleep? We don’t know. We will have to sleep in the yard.”
I implore you to act immediately. Please implement a
ceasefire and ensure the safe resumption of food, water, and fuel to Gazans. It
is crucial to end all weapons sales and economic aid to Israel until these
atrocities stop. The protection of children must be a priority.
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