SEND A LETTER TO OUR LEADERS TELLING THEM TO LIVE UP TO CANADA’S COMMITMENTS TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

The latest directive from the Government of Israel ordered 1.1 million people in Northern Gaza to somehow evacuate into an enclave further south, within a window of 24 hours.

This is utterly inhumane, impractical, and a violation of international law.

It is time for Canada to truly step up and oppose such a directive, to stand up for the human rights of Gazans and to work for a just and lasting peace.

Palestine Letter Writing Campaign October 10, 2023

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Dear Prime Minister, The scenes of utter tragedy and violence coming out of Israel and Palestine have been truly devastating to our community and beyond. As Muslims and as Canadians, we are horrified by images of civilians, Israeli and Palestinian, being assaulted, mutilated, and killed. We feel the pain and suffering of all our brothers and sisters here in Canada and abroad. All of us are united behind the same objective: that the violence ends, and that those responsible be held accountable. It is time Canada lives up to our commitment towards international human rights. We also call for Canada to recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to bring all those to justice who have committed heinous acts. Amidst this chaos, the United Nations’ Human Rights chief Volker Turk has also noted that the siege and choking of the Gaza Strip is against international law. As you know, the Palestinian people have been subjected to numerous human rights violations for decades. Recent escalations will not help advance the path towards peace and justice. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently called Gaza to be denied electricity, fuel, water, and food—a “complete siege.” He also referred to Palestinians as “human animals.” Furthermore, Gaza continues to be indiscriminately bombarded by the military of Israel. The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu said that Gaza will be reduced to “rubble.” The death toll is already in the hundreds and continues to climb. This approaches the language of ethnic cleansing and the decimation of an embattled people—civilians who have done nothing wrong and do not deserve what is being done to them at this very moment. We must condemn such acts and rhetoric against innocent civilians. Canada must live up to our commitment as defenders of human rights of all. We specifically ask you to do the following: 1. Recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC in the region to ensure that all of those who commit war crimes are tried appropriately; 2. Stand for peace privately and publicly. We should not support any action that could result in further civilian death; and 3. Ensure that Canada clearly and publicly denounces the calls for ethnic cleansing and the killing of civilians
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SEND A LETTER TO OUR LEADERS TELLING THEM TO LIVE UP TO CANADA’S COMMITMENTS TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Palestine Letter Writing Campaign October 10, 2023

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