The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has taken a courageous moral stand by declaring Israel's assault on Gaza a genocide and calling for an arms embargo, divestment from Palantir Technologies and General Electric Aerospace, and a boycott of Israeli products.
Rev. Fahed Abu Akel reminded the church that American-made weapons and taxpayer dollars have helped destroy schools, universities, hospitals, mosques, and churches across Gaza. His call that "we cannot be silent any longer" should resonate with all people of conscience.
Reports indicate that more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed, with nearly 10,000 still missing beneath the rubble after Israel's devastating bombardment. If these facts do not demand accountability and an immediate end to the violence, what will?
Our government should stop sending weapons that fuel this catastrophe, support an immediate and permanent ceasefire, ensure unrestricted humanitarian aid, and uphold international law and equal human rights for every person.
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