For months, the world has watched the devastation in Gaza with heartbreak and horror. Thousands of civilians, including children, have died. Entire families have been wiped out. Hunger and disease are rampant. And yet, many in Congress remain silent—or worse, indifferent.

That’s why it matters that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene just became the first Republican in Congress to call the crisis in Gaza what it is: a genocide. Her words mark a rare break from partisan conformity and a powerful moment of moral clarity.

Her stance may surprise some, but the truth is undeniable: innocent people are being bombed, starved, and displaced at a staggering rate. Calling it genocide isn’t about politics—it’s about naming the scale of the humanitarian disaster so we can act to stop it.

In an extraordinary show of unity, Greene joined forces with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib—the only Palestinian American in Congress—to try to halt $500 million in U.S. military funding to Israel. That effort failed, but it showed what’s possible when lawmakers cross the aisle for human rights.

We call on every Republican in Congress—especially those who have spoken about faith, family, and protecting the innocent—to follow Rep. Greene’s lead and publicly recognize the crisis in Gaza as genocide. We urge them to take action to stop U.S. military aid from fueling more suffering.

This is not a call to abandon Israel. This is a call to uphold basic human decency and international law. Standing with Israel should never mean turning a blind eye to the mass killing of children.

History is watching. Our leaders must have the courage to speak the truth and act on it. Add your name if you agree: it’s time to call it what it is.

 
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