Democracy Now! 28 October 2024

Democracy Now! 28 October 2024

More than 3,000 Israelis have signed an open letter urging "global pressure on Israel to force an immediate ceasefire."

The signatories say they are motivated by patriotic duty to stop the country's war crimes in Gaza and beyond, but say the lack of sanctions from other countries has allowed Israel to continue to pursue war, abandon the hostages still held in Gaza, ignore domestic opposition and persecute Palestinian citizens of Israel without real cost. "Unfortunately, the majority of Israelis support the continuation of the war and massacres, and a change from within is not currently feasible.

The state of Israel is on a suicidal path and sows destruction and devastation that increase day by day," reads the letter. For more, we speak with Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London, one of the signatories of the open letter, who says international powers including allies like the United States need to "put their leg down and say enough is enough." We also speak with him about Israel's well-documented history of using Palestinians as human shields, including in its current war on Gaza.Oct 28, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tls72ppto18
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Over 2,000 Israelis urge global action for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Middle East Monitor 25 October 2024

More than 2,000 Israelis have called on the international community to intervene and push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The open letter, now circulating in 11 languages, urges the UN, EU, Arab League and all states around the world to impose sanctions if necessary to halt the violence.

In the letter, published yesterday in the Guardian, Israelis, both within the country and abroad, express deep concern about the ongoing “war crimes” committed by Israel. The signees argue that pressure from within Israel has become untenable, leaving international intervention as the only viable path toward de-escalation.

“The government of Israel has abandoned its citizens who are hostages (and has killed some), it has neglected the residents of the south and north of Israel, and it has forsaken the fate and future of all of its citizens,” the letter states.

“Israel’s Palestinian citizens are persecuted and silenced by state authorities and by the wider public. It is our opinion that the repression, intimidation and political persecution prevent many who share our views from joining this call.”

Read: Israel kills 38 people in Khan Yunis, storm north Gaza hospital, say medics

The signatories also criticise the international community, accusing world leaders of “empty words and declarations” and failing to enforce substantial action. They call for tangible steps to prevent Israel from continuing its military onslaught, stating: “The lack of true international pressure, the continuation of arms supplies, economic and security partnerships, and scientific and cultural collaborations, bring most Israelis to believe that Israel’s policies enjoy international support.”

With the letter’s release, the Israeli signatories emphasise the urgency of stopping the violence which threatens any future prospect for peace in the region.

The Israeli army has continued a brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip since October last year, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.

More than 42,850 people have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 100,550 others injured, according to local health authorities.

The Israeli onslaught on Gaza has displaced almost the entire population of the enclave amid an ongoing blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, clean water and medicine.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20241025-over-2000-israelis-urge-global-action-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza/

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