As a union of physicians deeply committed to social justice and the well-being of all communities, we extend our resolute support to the Palestinian people in their decades-long struggle for liberation and justice. The ongoing acts of ethnic cleansing and genocide perpetrated by the Israeli government demand not only our collective condemnation but also prompt, decisive action.
The careless disregard for civilians shown by the indiscriminate bombing of civilian-occupied spaces is unconscionable, besides being in violation of international law. In addition, the deliberate weaponization of deprivation, encompassing water, energy, food, fuel, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid, against the people of Gaza constitutes genocidal actions that grossly violate the most fundamental standards of human decency. The forced displacement of communities, particularly vulnerable populations such as children, the sick, elderly, pregnant individuals, and disabled individuals, stands as a stark affront to the core principles of social justice.
Furthermore, we vehemently condemn all forms of violence and discrimination, be it anti-Palestinian, anti-Islamic, anti-Arab, or antisemitic. It is imperative to disentangle Jewish identity from the actions of the Israeli state and Zionism, preventing the harmful conflation that perpetuates violence and hatred.
As healthcare workers who advocate for those in need of care and healing, and as a union with a long history of fighting for justice and human rights for all people, we call for immediate and decisive actions to address the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. We urge our members to demand the following:
Call for a full and immediate ceasefire to halt the escalating loss of life and prevent further suffering.
Prioritize and facilitate the immediate and consistent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza to alleviate the dire conditions faced by its inhabitants.
Advocate for the immediate restoration of essential services such as food, water, electricity, and internet to all of Gaza.
Act diligently and aggressively to foster diplomatic and negotiated solutions, working towards lasting justice, security, safety, and peace for Palestinians, Israelis, and all people in the region.
In solidarity with those enduring these injustices, we stand committed to using our collective voice to advocate for a world where health, justice, and peace prevail for everyone.
-House Staff Association Council
Call your US senators and representative:
Senate
Dick Durbin: (202) 224-2152
Illinois senator who is also currently the minority whip.
Tammy Duckworth: (202) 224-2854
House
Danny Davis: (202) 225-5006
(if you live in the district around the hospital, otherwise search here)
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