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On July 24th\, Benjamin Netanyahu plans to address Congress and defend what he terms a “just war.” However\, the reality of h is actions tells a different story—one that includes the indiscriminate ki lling of civilians in Gaza and numerous other atrocities.
\nThe Inte rnational Criminal Court has charged Netanyahu with war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with the October 7 attacks on Israel and th e subsequent war in Gaza. These charges encompass extermination\, using st arvation as a method of war\, denying humanitarian relief supplies\, and d eliberately targeting civilians in conflict.
\nThere can be no “just war” when such egregious violations of human rights are committed. We are calling on faith leaders from all traditions to stand together and condem n Netanyahu’s leadership. His tactics have instilled fear in critics\, unj ustly accusing them of anti-Semitism to silence legitimate dissent. This h as only furthered division and hate\, contributing to an alarming rise in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic violence worldwide.
\nWe invite you to join us in Washington\, D.C. on July 24th\, where we will join thousands across the nation to protest Netanyahu’s address to congress\, as a faith contingent. While Congress provides Netanyahu with a platform\, we\, as p eople of faith\, are establishing our own platform to present a moral and humanitarian perspective and challenge Netanyahu’s argument of a just war. Our faith compels us to advocate for the poor\, address the needs of the hungry\, and support those facing housing insecurity. Therefore\, we canno t endorse this war and we must use our voices to issue a moral charge agai nst Benjamin Netanyahu’s crimes against humanity.
\nTransportation f rom The Riverside Church and First Presbyterian Church Brooklyn will be pr ovided for all who wish to participate.
\nDeparture time for bus es is 6:00 AM. Kindly wear RED attire.
\nPlease register your i nterest at the button below and join our interest call on July 16.Register for Protest in D.C
\nJoin us for an info call on July 16th at 6:00 PM to learn more ab out how you can partner with us.Register for Z oom Meeting
\nTogether\, let us raise our voices and make a stan d for humanity and justice.
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