Peace Action believes that sovereign nations always have the right to protect themselves, but that right can never be exercised through attacks on civilian infrastructure and populations. An immediate cease-fire is required to halt the bloodshed, and the United States, which provides Israel with essential financial backing as well as many of the weapons being used in the current attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, has both the responsibility and the power to bring a halt to the current round of violence through pressure on Israel and persuasion within the international community.
Contact President Bush and Congress today. The most effective way to reach them is via the telephone numbers listed below. Alternately, you can use our form below to email your Congress person. If you send an email, be sure to personalize it, it makes a huge difference in how effective your letter is!
White House switchboard: (202) 456-1111
Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 (You can reach any Senator or Representative through this number)