To world leaders, human rights organizations, and people of conscience:

We, the undersigned, stand firmly in solidarity with the State of Israel and the Israeli people in their right to defend themselves against terrorism, restore security, and bring their loved ones home.

On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed an act of unprovoked brutality when Hamas terrorists launched a savage and coordinated attack on Israel. Over a thousand innocent civilians were murdered, and hundreds of men, women, children, and elderly people were taken hostage. These horrific crimes are a stain on our collective humanity and a violation of every principle of international law.

To this day, innocent civilians remain in captivity. They are being held by Hamas, a terrorist organization that rules Gaza with fear and violence. We call on the international community to join us in demanding the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

We further assert:

• Hamas is not a liberation movement. It is a terrorist group that hides weapons among civilians, uses its own people as shields, and undermines every chance for peace.
• The people of Gaza deserve better. They deserve freedom from Hamas’s authoritarian rule, which has brought only war, suffering, and isolation.
• Lasting peace requires moral clarity. Hamas must be fully disarmed and removed from power so Gaza can rebuild under moderate leadership committed to human rights and coexistence.

We reject any false equivalency. A democratic nation defending its people cannot be equated with an organization that targets civilians.

The path to peace begins with:

1. The immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages.
2. The disarmament of Hamas and an end to its rule in Gaza.
3. The restoration of security and hope for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
4. The empowerment of peaceful leadership in Gaza that respects life, law, and liberty.

We call on you to stand with us. Stand for justice. Stand for the hostages. Stand for peace.

Sign this petition to demand international pressure on Hamas, support for Israel’s right to self-defence, and a better future for all people in the region.