FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2024
Contact: Emily Phelps | press@indivisible.org
Washington, D.C. — Today, Leah Greenberg, Indivisible’s co-founder and co-executive director, released the following statement responding to the House passing a package of foreign aid bills:
“Indivisible was heartened to see the courageous votes of 37 Democrats who opposed sending additional offensive weaponry and assistance to the Israeli military in light of the ongoing horror, famine, and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans deserve a path towards peace and security, not more bombs and regional escalations. It’s alarming to provide this military assistance while banning funding for UNRWA, the organization best positioned to deliver the urgently needed food, medicine, and other aid to civilians in dire need.
“We thank those principled No votes for opposing the failed strategy of providing unconditional military aid to Netanyahu’s war in Gaza. It’s past time for a different approach. Indivisible continues to call for the US government to use significant leverage, including enforcing existing US laws that condition foreign assistance, to get a ceasefire in place. This remains the best path to return all hostages to their families, to surge humanitarian aid, and to avoid the reckless escalations that could spark a full blown regional war.
“We’re simultaneously grateful that the House has finally passed assistance for Ukraine as they continue to resist Russia’s invasion. This should have happened months ago, and could have, were it not for right-wing extremists doing Trump’s bidding.”
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