Dear Congress,
We urge you to add your name to a pressing letter to President Biden that is currently being circulated by Reps. Jason Crow, Chrissy Houlahan and Madeleine Dean. The letter expresses grave concern that Israel’s failure to meet the humanitarian requirements outlined in the administration’s October 13 letter indicates its lack of compliance with US law, which requires further administrative action – including withholding certain offensive weapons.
Laws passed by Congress are clear: America cannot provide unrestricted arms to any government that is blocking humanitarian aid.
As pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans, we are deeply concerned that the White House is not enforcing US law – leading to intolerable human suffering while allowing Netanyahu to further trash Israel’s reputation.
Together, we are calling for the same standard to be applied to all countries. The President has the authority to exempt vital defensive systems such as Iron Dome from any pause in assistance, and should do so. He must act now.
Sincerely,
The undersigned