Hundreds of representatives of civil society organizations and Jewish institutions in the United States, in a letter to US President Joe Biden, Thursday, December 7, 2023, called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Prominent Jewish organizations whose representatives sent the letter include Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, and J Street.

The message stressed the necessity of a ceasefire in Gaza, the liberation of prisoners, and taking political steps for a two-state solution in Palestine.

What is noteworthy about the letter is that it included the names of many Jewish clerics.

It stated: “We meet to call for a ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and a long-term political solution that guarantees collective security and freedom for both Israelis and Palestinians.”

It is noteworthy that White House trainees sent a letter to Biden on Wednesday, in which they called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Last November, more than 400 former and current officials called on the Biden administration to pressure Israel for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, through a letter they sent to the administration.

Since last October 7, the Israeli army has been waging a devastating war on the Gaza Strip, which as of Thursday left 17,177 dead, 46,000 wounded, massive infrastructure destruction and an “unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe,” according to official Palestinian and UN sources.

Source: Arabic Post