The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has resulted in countless casualties, displaced individuals, and a humanitarian crisis that cannot be ignored. The United States Congress has the power to influence this situation through the passage of H.Res. 786 (118th).

This resolution calls for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, promoting peace and stability in the region. This is paramount for the safety of both Israelis and Palestinians without further escalation. An immediate ceasefire will allow for the negotiation of the immediate and safe return of all hostages, the ongoing delivery of essential humanitarian aid, and the end of Israeli forces’ retaliation.

The passage of H.Res. 786 would send a powerful message from one of the world's most influential nations:

• Violence is not an acceptable means to resolve disputes.
• Innocent lives should not be lost due to political disagreements.
• Lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue, understanding, respect for human rights, international law adherence.

As concerned citizens who value human life above all else, we urge you to let your voice be heard by signing this petition and contacting your representative in Congress today. We must insist our Reps pass H.Res. 786 immediately as a step towards ending this devastating conflict.

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by the committee before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

We need to push our Representatives to support this bill!

ACTIONS:

1. Please sign our petition to show your support for this congressional resolution.
2. Please email or call your members of Congress using the script below to urge them to support the resolution.

Find your Rep here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Script:

My name is <Firstname Lastname>, and I'm a constituent of <Congressperson’s name>.

I am contacting <Congressperson’s name> about the congressional ceasefire resolution — H.Res. 786 (118th) — calling for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine. We cannot bomb our way to peace. I urge the Representative to add their name to the ceasefire resolution introduced by Reps. Bush and Tlaib and cosponsored by more than a dozen other members of the House of Representatives.

We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the threats to civilians in Gaza and Israel. This is paramount for the safety of both Israelis and Palestinians without further escalation. An immediate ceasefire will allow for the negotiation of the immediate and safe return of all hostages, the ongoing delivery of essential humanitarian aid, and the end of Israeli forces’ retaliation.

Hamas can and must be stopped, and the security of Israel must be guaranteed without the killing of thousands more Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

I urge <Congressperson’s name> to take action now. I assure you I will be using my future votes to support legislators who are committed to compassionately caring for Palestinian AND Israeli lives — and I will be active and vocal in my encouraging others within our electorate to do the same. 

I await your response with anticipation. 

Kind regards,

<Your name>