Stop the violence in Gaza & Israel
Published January 09, 2009 @ 11:59AM PT
The latest news from Gaza is bleak.
Two weeks of horrific attacks on Gaza have caused over 770 Palestinian deaths and injured thousands more. Rocket fire by armed Palestinian groups, including Hamas, has taken the lives of 14 Israelis and caused several dozen injuries. Amnesty International condemns the violence on both sides and calls on both parties to abide by international law and policies.
The U.S. government cannot continue this lop-sided blame on Hamas for the crisis. Ask Secretary Rice to urgently express deep concern about Israel's disproportional response and its policies which have brought the Gaza Strip to the brink of humanitarian disaster.
Civilians in Gaza, already trapped in disgraceful humanitarian conditions, are victims of Israeli air strikes and intensified attacks. Israeli blockades of humanitarian supplies continue to deny Palestinians the food and medical supplies they desperately need.
Join Amnesty International in calling for Secretary Rice to:
* Pressure Israel and Palestinian armed groups to cease attacks on civilians
* Demand an end to Israel's disproportional response
* Urge Israel to open the crossings to let humanitarian aid in
Take action today!
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