10/18/23 Hassan El-Tayyab on the Need for a Ceasefire in Gaza
Oct 20, 2023
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Hassan El-Tayyab, a musician and peace activist, discusses the need for a ceasefire in Gaza to contain violence and prevent a wider war and humanitarian crisis. He emphasizes the importance of condemning attacks and urges listeners to take action through constituent outreach and supporting the Friends Committee on National Legislation's peace efforts.
The Friends Committee on National Legislation is advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza to contain the violence and prevent a wider war and a deadlier humanitarian crisis.
Restraint-minded Republicans and libertarians are encouraged to make the case for de-escalation in order to prevent World War III and maintain a restrained foreign policy.
Deep dives
Efforts to Achieve Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine
Efforts are underway to establish a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine. The Friends Committee on National Legislation, a Quaker peace lobby, is advocating for all parties to put aside their differences and halt the violence urgently. They have been contacting lawmakers, sending a letter to every member of Congress, demanding a public call for a ceasefire, protection of civilians, and respect for international law. Increasing numbers of members of Congress are joining the call for a ceasefire, including members of the 'squad' and national security Democrats.
Preventing Wider Regional Conflict
The urgency in achieving a ceasefire lies in preventing the situation from escalating into a wider regional conflict. The potential consequences of such escalation would not only result in massive casualties in Israel and Gaza, but also draw other nations into the conflict, potentially leading to a wider war in the Middle East. Restraint-minded Republicans and libertarians are encouraged to make the case for de-escalation in order to prevent World War III and maintain a restrained foreign policy.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The ongoing conflict has created a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with almost 5,000 Palestinians killed and 12,000 injured. Approximately one million people are internally displaced, with deteriorating conditions and limited access to essential resources such as electricity and water. Efforts to provide humanitarian aid face significant challenges, including a siege on Gaza impacting the delivery of essential supplies. Urgent action is needed to address the growing crisis and prevent further loss of civilian lives.
Scott brought Hassan El-Tayyab of the Friends Committee on National Legislation onto Antiwar Radio this week to discuss his organization’s push for a ceasefire in Gaza. El-Tayyab says the Hamas attacks of October 7th need to be unequivocally condemned. But on top of that, a ceasefire is necessary to contain the violence and prevent a wider war and a deadlier humanitarian crisis. He shares how you can help in this effort right now.