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  • YOUR BESTIE IS ETHNICALLY CLEANSING PALESTINE – CEASEFIRE NOW

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    1/3 Petition to Biden & U.S. Congress

    I ask you reflect on convicted terrorist and Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir’s words that: “[we will have] the migration of hundreds of thousands from Gaza”. It seems you haven’t understood what ethnic cleansing since you’ve done nothing, but don’t worry, Britannica has one: “the attempt to create ethnically homogeneous geographic areas through the deportation or forcible displacement of persons…sometimes involves the…destruction of monuments, cemeteries, and houses of worship.”

    From satellite imagery to first hand accounts, we have undeniable proof of the razing of the Gaza strip that includes mosques, Christian churches, cemeteries, hospitals, and other important cultural sites. The recent return of the bodies Israel literally stole from morgues came back mutilated, with concerns organs were illegally harvested. Given Israel admitted to this before in the 90s, I believe they’d do it now, too. Israel has similarly lied about not using white phosphorous on civilians citing their promise they wouldn’t do it again from 2008.

    Your continued lack of action to stop this genocide is disgusting. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, Ben-Gvir does call you his “best friend”.

    I demand that you: 

    – Call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the West Bank, and all areas the Israeli military is murdering or otherwise violating the human rights of Palestinians

    – Call for the immediate end of genocide, apartheid, and occupation, and support Palestinians in their fight for freedom, peace, and their human rights

    – Call for the immediate release of Palestinian “prisoners” (hostages) held captive in Israeli military prisons

    – Permanently end all monetary and military aid given to Israel by correcting our budget and enforcing Leahy Law

    – Reallocate all funds given to Israel to ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestinians to help them rebuild, care for the sick & injured, bury the dead with dignity, and ensure all of their basic needs are taken care of

    – Repeal all federal anti-BDS laws and pass legislation that voids all state-level anti-BDS laws

    – Restore my right to free speech and the freedom of the press by condemning all discrimination or harassment for criticizing any government or political ideology (including zionism) and by doing everything possible to prevent future assaults to my rights, including governmental control and/or censorship of the Internet

    – Stop the militarization of our police by ending all cross-training done with the Israeli military, ceasing the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, and all other ways this is accomplished

    – Pass legislation that prohibits any governmental action that would target any ethnic, religious, or other minority group (including Palestinians), either in the U.S. or abroad, by restricting humanitarian or financial aid, infringing on their human rights, or other actions that would otherwise bring harm or cause undue burdens on said groups

    SOURCES

    The New Arab “Israel far-right leader Ben-Gvir to US after Gaza expulsion criticism: ‘We are not another star in the flag’“

    1/2/24 Tweet by Itamar Ben-Gvir @itamarbengvir

    Britannica “Ethnic Cleansing“

    New York Times “Satellite Imagery and Video Shows Some Gazan Cemeteries Razed by Israeli Forces“

    Middle East Monitor “6 Gaza cemeteries destroyed by Israel, report reveals“

    WION “Israel returns 80 bodies it took from morgues and graves in Gaza for ‘examination’“

    Reuters “Israel returns 80 bodies to Gaza after confirming they’re not hostages“

    The New Arab “Israel harvesting organs from Palestinian bodies, say Gaza officials“

    Newsweek “Israel Organ Harvesting Allegations Explained“

    For more on Itamar Ben-Gvir see prior petitions “ISRAELI EXTREMISM ON THE RISE- CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “BETHLEHEM ATTACKED ON CHRISTMAS – CEASEFIRE NOW“

    For more on destruction of holy sites see prior petitions “ISRAELI EXTREMISM ON THE RISE- CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “ISRAEL PERSECUTING CHRISTIANS – CEASEFIRE NOW“

    For more on the use of white phosphorous see prior petitions “WHITE PHOSPHOROUS CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS – CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “ARE YOU TRYING TO START WW3? CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE RIGHT NOW“

  • YOUR BESTIE IS ETHNICALLY CLEANSING PALESTINE – CEASEFIRE NOW

    https://resist.bot/petitions/PWRLZI

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    1/3 Petition to Biden & U.S. Congress

    I ask you reflect on convicted terrorist and Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir’s words that: “[we will have] the migration of hundreds of thousands from Gaza”. It seems you haven’t understood what ethnic cleansing since you’ve done nothing, but don’t worry, Britannica has one: “the attempt to create ethnically homogeneous geographic areas through the deportation or forcible displacement of persons…sometimes involves the…destruction of monuments, cemeteries, and houses of worship.”

    From satellite imagery to first hand accounts, we have undeniable proof of the razing of the Gaza strip that includes mosques, Christian churches, cemeteries, hospitals, and other important cultural sites. The recent return of the bodies Israel literally stole from morgues came back mutilated, with concerns organs were illegally harvested. Given Israel admitted to this before in the 90s, I believe they’d do it now, too. Israel has similarly lied about not using white phosphorous on civilians citing their promise they wouldn’t do it again from 2008.

    Your continued lack of action to stop this genocide is disgusting. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, Ben-Gvir does call you his “best friend”.

    I demand that you: 

    – Call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the West Bank, and all areas the Israeli military is murdering or otherwise violating the human rights of Palestinians

    – Call for the immediate end of genocide, apartheid, and occupation, and support Palestinians in their fight for freedom, peace, and their human rights

    – Call for the immediate release of Palestinian “prisoners” (hostages) held captive in Israeli military prisons

    – Permanently end all monetary and military aid given to Israel by correcting our budget and enforcing Leahy Law

    – Reallocate all funds given to Israel to ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestinians to help them rebuild, care for the sick & injured, bury the dead with dignity, and ensure all of their basic needs are taken care of

    – Repeal all federal anti-BDS laws and pass legislation that voids all state-level anti-BDS laws

    – Restore my right to free speech and the freedom of the press by condemning all discrimination or harassment for criticizing any government or political ideology (including zionism) and by doing everything possible to prevent future assaults to my rights, including governmental control and/or censorship of the Internet

    – Stop the militarization of our police by ending all cross-training done with the Israeli military, ceasing the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, and all other ways this is accomplished

    – Pass legislation that prohibits any governmental action that would target any ethnic, religious, or other minority group (including Palestinians), either in the U.S. or abroad, by restricting humanitarian or financial aid, infringing on their human rights, or other actions that would otherwise bring harm or cause undue burdens on said groups

    SOURCES

    The New Arab “Israel far-right leader Ben-Gvir to US after Gaza expulsion criticism: ‘We are not another star in the flag’“

    1/2/24 Tweet by Itamar Ben-Gvir @itamarbengvir

    Britannica “Ethnic Cleansing“

    New York Times “Satellite Imagery and Video Shows Some Gazan Cemeteries Razed by Israeli Forces“

    Middle East Monitor “6 Gaza cemeteries destroyed by Israel, report reveals“

    WION “Israel returns 80 bodies it took from morgues and graves in Gaza for ‘examination’“

    Reuters “Israel returns 80 bodies to Gaza after confirming they’re not hostages“

    The New Arab “Israel harvesting organs from Palestinian bodies, say Gaza officials“

    Newsweek “Israel Organ Harvesting Allegations Explained“

    For more on Itamar Ben-Gvir see prior petitions “ISRAELI EXTREMISM ON THE RISE- CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “BETHLEHEM ATTACKED ON CHRISTMAS – CEASEFIRE NOW“

    For more on destruction of holy sites see prior petitions “ISRAELI EXTREMISM ON THE RISE- CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “ISRAEL PERSECUTING CHRISTIANS – CEASEFIRE NOW“

    For more on the use of white phosphorous see prior petitions “WHITE PHOSPHOROUS CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS – CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW” and “ARE YOU TRYING TO START WW3? CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE RIGHT NOW“

  • BETHLEHEM ATTACKED ON CHRISTMAS – CEASEFIRE NOW

    PETITION CLOSED

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    12/26 Petition to Biden & U.S. Congress

    Israel’s aggression against all Palestinians is rising. On Christmas Day, multiple locations in the West Bank were targeted, including Bethlehem. On the day and the place Christ was born, Palestinians were detained in mass, fired upon, and otherwise terrorized. In Burqa, a teenage boy was shot in the neck by the IDF, leading to severe injury. Israeli hostility is accelerating in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and all other areas of occupied Palestine. This looks exactly how the siege and mass murder of the Gaza Strip began, but now add the settler-colonists’ armed violence in addition to the IDF’s.

    I can’t help but think about the brutal executions of Basil Suleiman Abu al-Wafa, a young teenage boy, and Adam Samer al-Ghoul, a boy of only 8, who were both murdered the day after Thanksgiving. Basil was shot in the chest and survived long enough to die at the hospital. His family described him as a studious child focused on school and enjoying simple times with his friends. Adam, the youngest, was shot in the head and died at the scene. The children were playing in the street together before the attack. Their final moments were captured on video. How many Palestinian children have met a similar fate from Thanksgiving to Christmas?

    Imposing visa bans on extremist Israeli settler-colonists, and delaying assault rifle sales to Israel in response to the violence committed against Palestinians in the West Bank has been one small step in the right direction. The truth is, however, it’s all extreme. Colonization is inherently violent. Losing your home, livelihood, and safety has lasting repercussions for future generations. You don’t have to lose your life to suffer gravely from the violence. Biden’s remarks that “those committing the violence must be held accountable” in the West Bank. Nothing has been done to hold anyone committing violence against Palestinians accountable. On Christmas Eve, Netanyahu approved a $21m initiative to further colonize the occupied West Bank.

    Both Netanyahu and his National Security Minister Ben-Gvir have increased armaments of Israeli settler-colonists since October. Ben-Gvir, a convicted terrorist, has been working closely with Israeli extremist Dagan to raise money for these weapons. Dagan is the leader of efforts to annul the law that has protected Gaza from recolonization. He has already successfully led similar efforts which led to the recolonization of northern Samaria.

    This holiday season, my country has given me the blood of children in exchange for my tax dollars. You have failed at every level to uphold the values of life, liberty, and prosperity for all. You have consistently undermined all efforts to stop the genocide of Palestinians. From where I’m sitting, I see no difference between people like Ben-Gvir, Dagan, and Netanyahu from you. You’ve consistently replied to my letters every day you unequivocally stand with the actions of Israel.

    Call for a ceasefire right now.

    SOURCES

    Al Jazeera “Israel hits Bethlehem in Christmas raids on occupied West Bank“

    Reuters “U.S. to impose visa bans soon on Israeli extremist settlers for West Bank violence“

    Reuters “Reuters “US announces visa bans after warning Israel over West Bank violence“

    Reuters “US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence – sources“

    Al Jazeera “Know their names – Hundreds of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in 2023“

    Al Jazeera “Playing with friends, shot dead by Israel: A Jenin boy’s final moments“

    The Times of Israel “Distribution of 300 assault rifles to West Bank civilian security squads underway“”

    For more on Ben-Givr, see my prior petition “ISRAELI EXTREMISM ON THE RISE- CALL FOR A CEASEFIRE NOW“

    For more on Dagan, see my prior petition “THE WRITING IS ON THE WALLS – THIS IS A GENOCIDE”