We are deeply moved and saddened by the escalating violence in Gaza. In the last 130 days alone, more than 35,000 lives have been lost; among them were more than 13,000 innocent children. This tragedy is personal to us as it represents an immense loss of human life. 

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation in Gaza as a  “crisis in humanity”, finding that “[g]round operations by the Israel Defense Forces and continued bombardment are hitting civilians, hospitals, refugee camps, mosques, churches, and UN facilities — including shelters” leading to the “unparalleled and unprecedented” killing of Palestinian civilians.

We believe that our elected officials have both the power and responsibility to advocate for peace on behalf of their constituents. By passing a ceasefire resolution, they can contribute towards ending this cycle of violence and pave the way for diplomatic solutions that respect human rights and international law.

Please join us in urging the Danbury Mayor and City Council members to take immediate action and call for a ceasefire in Gaza by signing this petition today.