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Working Toward a Ceasefire in Gaza

Both the Israeli people and the Palestinian people deserve to live in peace. I want my constituents to have a full understanding of all the actions I have taken to bring about a bilateral permanent ceasefire, swiftly deliver humanitarian aid, and bring an end to this war.

TIMELINE OF ACTIONS:

  • October 13, 2023: I signed a letter to Biden and Blinken about humanitarian concerns in Gaza. (Reps. Pocan, Schakowsky, Jayapal, and McGovern) Read the letter.

  • November 3, 2023: I wrote Secretary of State Blinken to reiterate the urgent need for a humanitarian pause and for Israel to conduct military operations within the scope of international law during his meetings with Israeli officials. My letter also urged Secretary Blinken to emphasize the need to protect innocent lives and support regional stability. Read the letter.

  • November 8, 2023: I signed a bicameral letter urging the Biden administration to designate the Palestinian territories for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and/or authorize Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians present in the U.S. (Reps. Durbin, Japayal, and Schakowsky) Read the letter.

  • November 16, 2023: I joined my colleagues in condemning settler violence in the West Bank and urged Secretary Blinken to act. (Reps. Swalwell, Raskin, and Wild) Read the letter.

  • November 17, 2023: I wrote to Secretary Blinken to support fuel aid to Gaza while protecting Israel’s safety. (Rep. Wild) Read the letter.

  • November 21, 2023: I wrote to the Biden Administration on the importance of protecting children in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. (Reps. Raskin andMcGovern) Read the letter.

  • January 18, 2024: I wrote to Secretary Blinken opposing the forced displacement of Palestinians. (Reps. Pressley, Raskin, and Jayapal)  Read the letter.

  • January 26, 2024: I wrote to Secretary Blinken seeking answers about U.S. arms transfers to Israel while bypassing Congressional notification (Rep. McGovern and Sen.Warren) Read the letter.

  • February 28, 2024: I wrote to the House Appropriations Committee urging full funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). (Reps. Carson, Jayapal, and Raskin) Read the letter.

  • February 29, 2024: I wrote to President Biden reinforcing policies that center a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, (Reps. Dean and Keating) Read the letter.

  • March 25, 2024: I wrote to President Biden and urged his Administration to require the United States to enforce Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act and restrict additional U.S. security assistance to Israel. (Rep. Castro) Read the letter. 

  • March 27, 2024: I wrote again to President Biden urging his Administration to require the United States to enforce Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act and restrict additional U.S. security assistance to Israel. (Rep. McCollum) Read the letter.

  • March 2024: I cosponsored H.Res.1074, a resolution reaffirming the U.S. House of Representatives' support for a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine.(Rep. Escobar)

  • April 5, 2024: I wrote to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken urging them to halt weapons transfers to Israel following the horrific deaths of seven World Central Kitchen volunteers. (Reps. Pocan, McGovern, Schakowsky) Read the letter.

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