After months of incredible violence and suffering, this morning’s reports that ceasefire negotiations remain at an impasse are a hard pill to swallow.
But we know that when a ceasefire becomes a reality, it’ll have an immediate, life-saving impact — and that’s why we refuse to give up hope. This work won’t stop until the remaining hostages return to their families and the Israeli government’s bombing campaign of Gaza ends. The fact remains that whether we’re still pushing for a pause or organizing to sustain one in the coming days, our work — our voices — will remain crucial to building the political space to end the violence and save lives.
Solidifying support for a ceasefire in Congress will be key to whatever the U.S. government does next. The good news is that a crucial opportunity for policymakers to do just that at next month's State of the Union address.
Actions can speak louder than words, and wearing a ceasefire pin has recently emerged as a powerful gesture of solidarity and hope. This symbol of peace, already adopted by artists and actors on the red carpet, carries the weight of our collective desire to end the conflict.
That’s why it’s time to make that symbol visible in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, too. With the eyes of the nation and the world on Congress during the State of the Union, we can amplify the call for peace louder than ever before. We’re organizing members of Congress to send a small but powerful signal of their support for a ceasefire during President Biden’s most important speech of the year — and we need your help today.
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Right now, we’re anxiously awaiting updates from recent conversations in Qatar, where negotiators have been hard at work to secure a new ceasefire.
We already know the difference a ceasefire can make, Frank. For seven critical days last November, a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza worked. Lives were saved. 110 hostages taken by Hamas were reunited with their families, and more than 300 Palestinian women and children were released from detention by the Israeli government. Hundreds of aid trucks carrying vital necessities — food, water, medical supplies, fuel, and more — made it into Gaza. Violence across the region decreased, and attacks on U.S. troops in the region ceased.
A second ceasefire can’t happen soon enough, but once, and when, it happens, then we’ve got to make sure we turn any temporary pause in the violence into a permanent one.
The State of the Union will be a crucial chance to make that push. As President Biden sets the stage for the remainder of his first term on March 7, commentators and people at home will be constantly scanning the galley for every reaction or signal, no matter how subtle. A visible display of support for a ceasefire from members of Congress can create the kind of political pressure we need to ensure the U.S. government does all it can to save lives.
The toll of the Israel-Gaza war is heart-wrenching, but momentum to turn the page on months of violence in Gaza and beyond is building.
While our collective action is making an impact, our work to build the political space for peace remains more important than ever. Your voice is vital in keeping the pressure on our leaders, Frank.
Thank you for working for peace,
Sara, Shayna, Eric, and the Win Without War team
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