Response to October 7

Published October 14, 2023

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Genocide is Plausible: No More Arms to Israel.

End the Violence, Release the Hostages

We, the undersigned, condemn Hamas for its heinous crimes against humanity. These terrorists, who slaughtered hundreds of civilians, men, women, children, babies, and seniors in the most horrific manner and kidnapped scores of others, must be brought to justice. Israel has every right to defend itself, and to pursue these murderers wherever they can be found. 

In this time of pain and devastation, we call on Israel to:

 

 

 

 

We must refrain from using our grief and shock to justify revenge and create more civilian bloodshed. We call upon the Israeli leadership, Palestinian leaders, the United States government, the international community, and all peace-seeking people around the world, to work together for a swift end of the current violence and toward a true and just peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

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We are no longer accepting signatures for this petition. Please see our new petition,
Genocide is Plausible: No More Arms to Israel.