As violence continues to escalate across Gaza and the broader region, contact your Council Members to urge Speaker Adams to introduce a ceasefire resolution that asks Congress to:

1. Demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire

2. Ensure unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza

3. Secure the release of all hostages—both Israeli hostages and Palestinians extrajudicially detained by Israel

4. Impose an arms embargo—to halt further escalation and ensure a lasting peace

The human toll of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Palestine is staggering. Entire bloodlines have been wiped out, with more than 900 families completely erased, leaving no survivors. Thousands more families have only one or two remaining members.

Beyond Palestine, Israel’s assaults have expanded to Lebanon, where bombardments have killed thousands and displaced up to one million people, and Israel has intensified violence in Syria and Yemen.

The repercussions of these actions are felt locally, with New York experiencing an alarming surge in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim hate incidents.

New York City has a long history of fighting for justice and ensuring the dignity and freedom of all people. As a global city, it has immensely influenced the United States government to use its diplomatic and economic power to save lives.

Contact your Council Member to advocate for a ceasefire resolution—an essential step toward sustainable peace and the safety of communities here and abroad.