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[sbahour]

"Human rights abuses Palestinians suffer include “arbitrary detention, house demolition, and collective punishment,” said Sam Bahour, a Palestinian whose children attended Ramallah Friends School.

Israel punishes Palestinians as a group, using destruction of infrastructure and confiscating of dead bodies, for the actions of Hamas, according to Bahour, who works as a business consultant and independent political analyst.

Asked to comment on the argument that Israel needs U.S. military aid to ensure its continued existence, Bahour said that the approximately $4 billion the U.S. sends to Israel is a small portion of the Israeli economy. Israel has a $550 billion economy so if the U.S. cut off aid, settlement activity would decrease but Israel would not face an existential threat, according to Bahour."

[strawtebby]

My name is HAMDI AHMED, and I'm a disabled Palestine queer. Tragically, my family's evacuation plans from Gaza were thwarted by the loss of my father, our breadwinner, during the genocide. Recently, my mother fell victim to an airstrike in Deir Al-Balah, leaving me without a home. With no income and relying on the kindness of friends, I urgently need to evacuate to Egypt for safety. Any donation, no matter how small, would make a world of difference. Thank you for your support.

You have 4 posts, your entire blog is 3 days old, and your profile picture is from google. Frankly it's fucking sickening that scammers like you would use a global tragedy to try and scam people like this.

If you want to ACTUALLY help Palestinian people in their fight against the Israeli government and the genocide they are commiting consider donating to charities such as the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and sending letters to your countries government asking for them to get involved with calls for ceasefire and relief aid.

[humanrightsupdates]

Nearly 1 Million Across U.S. Call For Ceasefire Now

In response to the mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Amnesty International USAopens in a new tab, Avaaz,opens in a new tab Demand Progressopens in a new tab, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)opens in a new tab, MoveOnopens in a new tab and Oxfam Americaopens in a new tab delivered nearly 1 million signatures gathered by civil society organizations at the White House today, calling on President Biden to use his influence to bring about a sustained ceasefire between Palestinian armed groups and the government of Israel.

The pause in fighting, the release of people taken hostage by Hamas, and the release of Palestinians imprisoned, including children, by the government of Israel is a welcome relief for all those involved and their families. But far more is needed to address ongoing suffering and injustice. An immediate permanent ceasefire is essential to preventing further civilian loss of life. The violence has already resulted in a death toll of 14,800 in Gaza and over 1,200 in Israel, and this loss will only continue to increase without a ceasefire. The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has been escalating for weeks, with widespread internal displacement, massive loss of life, and the unlawful deprivation of critical resources like food, water, electricity, medicine, and fuel.

[associate-geneva]

There are actually SIX joint resolutions of disapproval: S. J. Res. 111-116. Here are some easy tools for contacting your senators about them:

USCPR's:

If Not Now's:

JVP email and call tool on this page:

FCNL explainer and email tool at end:

Code Pink's:

Howdy folks, the Senate will be considering the first ever resolution blocking arms to Israel. This is huge and historic; it would block government contracting and about $20 billion in arms and support. This is an uphill battle, PLEASE urge your senators to support S.J.Res114-115. This is maybe the most important piece of legislation relating to Palestine that we have ever gotten and we must seize this opportunity.

This doc has information on the resolutions and their process, as well as sample messages and a phone script you can use. Please, use this moment to hear witness for your neighbors.

[worldhalalunion]

Since the current conflicts on earth have lost their moral superiority, efforts to further increase and spread conflicts are not met with a response by the people. The attacks carried out under the pretext of terrorism turning into the killing of innocent babies, the events described as defense becoming attacks, those claiming to be religious starting to clash with religious disciplines, the steps taken by those defending human rights and freedom to increase conflicts have allowed humanity to stop and think. All these contradictions have given rise to a mass demand for peace. All of humanity comes together in squares at every opportunity and carries out actions to end the bloodshed and tears. It takes an honorable stance against those who push their people into misery and do not recognize human rights and the rule of law. And instead of conflicts, the agenda is evolving into real problems such as economy, justice, resource efficiency, and global warming.

Stop torturing and murdering defenseless, helpless children. Ceasefire now!

#WorldHalalUnion #DünyaHelalBirliği #Halal #Helal #حلال #حلالا #할랄 #清真 #Хелал #ハラール #Smiic #UNHRW #Peace #Children #Justice #ceasefirenow #genocide #holocaust #massacre #Wck #OpenArms #Unicef #Amnesty #Msf #Fcnl #Artists4Ceasefire

[lessergoodnow]

Update: The resolutions did not pass the Senate, as expected. Had the resolutions passed, many expect that they would not have been obeyed anyway. The information below is still good for contacting your senators on future legislation and issues.

Senator Bernie Sanders Announces Vote to Block Weapons to Israel

In the week of Nov 18-22, for the first time in U.S. history, there will be a Senate vote to block weapons sales to Israel. On November 13 2024, Senator Sanders announced a Senate vote to stop $20 billion in U.S. weapon sales to Israel. (Source: Senator Sander's official government website)

If you are a U.S. citizen with representatives in the Senate, then you can spend 3 minutes to tell your state's two senators to cosponsor Senate Joint Resolutions numbers 111 through 116, to Disapprove the Military Sale of Weapons to Israel.

You can find the contact information for your two senators' offices on the official senate.gov website. A phone call takes 3 minutes. Alternatively, you could choose any one of the links below to send scripted messages. Be prepared to give your full name and mailing address to your senators' offices so they can verify you. Phone calls (including voicemails) tend to be more prioritized, and you can call daily. Emails and fax messages also help.

Call Your State's Senators

🍊 Jewish Voice For Peace: Tell the Senate to Block Bombs to Israel

🍊 U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights: Stop Arming Israel

Email Your State's Senators

🍊 IfNotNow: Say No to $20 Billion in Weapons to Israel

🍊 FCNL: No New Weapons to Israel!

🍊 Jewish Voice for Peace: Tell Senate to Block Bombs to Israel

🍊 MPower Action: Support Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Resolutions to Block Arms to Israel

[Congressional staff say personalized letters are more impactful. If you have the time and energy, edit your message to explain why this issue is important to you and community.]

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More sample scripts

Sample: very short phone call script

Hi, my name is [MY FULL NAME], from [MY MAILING ADDRESS].

I'm calling to ask Senator [SENATOR NAME] to support Senate Joint Resolutions numbers 111 through 116, to block 20 billion dollars in weapons to the Israeli military.

This issue is important to me as your constituent. I want our country to support peace and rebuilding. Thank you for listening to what I have to say.

Sample: email script

Dear Senator [SENATOR NAME],

My name is [MY FULL NAME], from [MY MAILING ADDRESS]. As your constituent, I am one of the vast majority of Americans who support safety, equality, and human rights for all Palestinians and Israelis. Today I'm asking you to support the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and call for an immediate arms embargo with Israel.

As the Netanyahu government bombs civilians in Gaza, as hostages remain in captivity, and as Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon, a majority of Americans — including American Jews — support a permanent ceasefire and hostage exchange, and an arms embargo to get us there.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are facing malnutrition and starvation. The volume of aid reaching Gazans is lower than at any time in the last year. Blocking humanitarian aid violates the Foreign Assistance Act, as well as the Geneva Convention.

Our country cannot continue to be complicit in this war by supplying more weapons. Calling for an arms embargo is both the moral and politically popular thing to do.

We cannot wait for thousands more to be killed to take action. Please add your name in support of the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, including Senate Joint Resolutions 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, and 116, to block $20 billion in weapons to the Israeli military. I would greatly appreciate a response stating your official position on the resolutions.

Thank you.

post last updated: 2024-11-15

Also support: some fundraisers verified by Western media outlets

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[nadiasindi]

https://x.com/FCNL/status/1773009629598945566?s=20

[llycaons]

FCNL is a quaker group and they're definitely legit, but as far as I've been able to tell, they have a tendency to both-sides the issue

[sacrednomad]

#warisnottheanswer #fcnl #momsorganicmarket #caution #flavortown #sacrednomad (at Pendle Hill) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrBfQRh7-Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ohnjz1d5ezcg

[rightsinexile]

Now is no time to cut refugee numbers

The following opinion piece was written by Marisa León-Gómez Sonet, the immigration and refugee program assistant at the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). It was published by The Hill on 4 November 2020.

The United States has long been a safe harbor for refugees. That should not change based on the whims of a president.

But the scale and scope with which the US continues to close its borders to refugees is unprecedented, and only getting worse amidst a global crisis.

Just last month, the administration announced plans to limit refugee admittance to historically low new numbers. Current law requires consultation with House and Senate Judiciary Committees leadership by Sept. 30 prior to setting this number. But this administration has never cared much what the law says. [Read more here.]

[2plan22]

RT @FCNL: This is a HUGE deal. For the first time in history, a chamber of Congress has passed legislation to give DC residents the representation they deserve! 🎉🎉 https://t.co/2xYzH5NLn8 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1276601350705610756

This is a HUGE deal. For the first time in history, a chamber of Congress has passed legislation to give DC residents the representation they deserve! 🎉🎉 https://t.co/2xYzH5NLn8

— FCNL (Quakers) (@FCNL) June 26, 2020

[nelfs]

tackiest thing i ever saw was someone with a WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER bumper sticker from the Friends Committee On National Legislation who had cut off the part of the sticker that said FCNL on it. i know it was originally a Quaker bumper sticker because i had the exact same one on my car. if you dont want to associate with the Quaker community you dont have to put our stickers on your car >:(

[swenyando-blog1]

Like the post, check the click #swenyando_protests #streetsofsf_swenyando #swenyando_theysay . #fcnl #AwarWithLoveIsPaid (at Phillip Burton Federal Building)

[nativenewsonline]

Applications Invited for Native American Policy Advocacy Fellowship

Applications Invited for Native American Policy Advocacy Fellowship

Published April 27, 2019

WASHINGTON — The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), a Quaker lobby in the public interest, is accepting applications for Congressional Advocate on Native American Policy. The 27-month fellowship is based in Washington, D.C.

Through its Native American Advocacy Program, FCNL has been an enduring ally to national Native American organizations and Indian…

[worldhalalunion]

People being displaced, left hungry and thirsty, bombs being rained down on them, tortured, assimilated, subjected to genocide and countless other injustices spread to the world in a short time with all their aspects withhelp individual media and resulted in the loss of moral superiority of those who committed this savagery. This situation enabled people from west to east, north to south to come together on the axis of conscience and created mass dynamics. It is expected that state administrators will correctly read this situation and carry out concrete works to stop the bloodshed. All of humanity is tired of short-sighted, hypocritical politicians who pretend to speak out against this situation but secretly trade in arms. Religious leaders from different disciplines need to work together and put an end to this era of killing babies.

Stop torturing and murdering defenseless, helpless children. Ceasefire now!

#WorldHalalUnion #DünyaHelalBirliği #Halal #Helal #حلال #حلالا #할랄 #清真 #Хелал #ハラール #Smiic #UNHRW #Peace #Children #Justice #ceasefirenow #genocide #holocaust #massacre #Wck #OpenArms #Unicef #Amnesty #Msf #Fcnl #Artists4Ceasefire