American Jews Call for Immediate Ceasefire, End of Gaza Blockade

[Joanne98]

Expressing views that are surely representative of American Jews as a whole, here's what some American Jews are saying about the violence in Gaza.

J Street has a petition demanding that the U.S. intervene to bring about an immediate resumption of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; the petition also calls for lifting the blockade of Gaza.

The petition says:

I support immediate and strong U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to urgently reinstate a meaningful ceasefire that ends all military operations, stops the rockets aimed at Israel and lifts the blockade of Gaza. This is in the best interests of Israel, the Palestinian people and the United States.

Brit Tzedek v'Shalom has an action alert asking folks to write to President-elect Obama, insisting that he speak out now and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian aid to Gaza, noting that he has spoken out on other issues. As Representative Barney Frank pointed out, "Obama says we have one President at a time, but I'm afraid that seriously overstates the number of Presidents we have right now."

Americans for Peace Now is asking its supporters to write to President Bush and President-elect Obama in support of a ceasefire and humanitarian relief for Gaza.

continued>>>
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-naiman/american-jews-call-for-im_b_154353.html

[virgogal]

1. I doubt if anyone can do much about this other than the principles

themselves.

It's been going on for 60 years,and the end isn't in sight.

[Joanne98]

3. Welcome to DU. I'm a virgo too!

[virgogal]

6. Thanks for the nice welcome. Virgos rule ! (Or at least we like

to think we do}

[ProgressiveMuslim]

2. I attended a big rally in Philly tonight, and there were many self-identified "NOT IN MY NAME" signs

I totally appreciate their presence and support and their calls to end this bloodbath.

[Joanne98]

4. Good for them!

[ProgressiveMuslim]

8. Just noticed your siggy line.

I'm a huge fan of Naomi Klein. Do you know if she's written about these events?

[AnOhioan]

5. Excellent, although I am sure the Israeli gov't will ignore them

[madrchsod]

7. it`s good that more people are standing up to this attack on gaza

Israel`s response borders on collective punishment against the citizens of gaza and their rights as a society.

[bdamomma]

9. signed petition.