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10/18/23 Hassan El-Tayyab on the Need for a Ceasefire in Gaza
Oct 20, 2023
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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