We are profoundly outraged by the state killings, violent kidnappings, and horrific assaults against those peacefully protesting injustice. ICE + CBP are acting with impunity. Congress must rein them in now. Not another dollar for rogue operations that terrorize our communities!

As @unrwausa.bsky.social warns, these actions "directly contradict" the ICJ's rulings affirming Israel’s obligation "to facilitate—not obstruct—humanitarian assistance and UN operations in the occupied territory." The U.S. must hold the Israeli gov. accountable.⬇️

"A dangerous precedent:" The Israeli gov.'s demolition of UNRWA's headquarters "undermines the rule of law and the protections afforded to refugees and to all humanitarian and diplomatic missions worldwide," the agency's U.S. director warns.

"An important + bold step toward accountability" 👇 Thank you @wyden.senate.gov for leading this effort to end Israel's restrictions on life-saving aid for Gaza. As FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said, nobody "should be allowed to obstruct food, medicine, and humanitarian relief with impunity."

The protests in Iran reflect extraordinary bravery by people risking everything to demand their fundamental human rights and a better future. We condemn the Iranian gov.’s violent repression, which follows a familiar and deeply troubling pattern aimed at silencing dissent.

The Iranian protesters' "demands for freedom, dignity, and the right to determine their own future, reflect universal human values." We join Rep. Frost and people across the globe in sending our solidarity to the Iranian people. (More ⬇️)

🧵Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing titled “Understanding Judea and Samaria: Historical, Strategic, and Political Dynamics in U.S.–Israel Relations." The framing of this hearing was deeply out of step with the realities on the ground. More ⬇️

Today, I heard from Israeli and Palestinian citizens about their efforts to co-create a safe, just, and shared future for their people. The U.S. government must be a partner in those efforts—not a yes-man to Netanyahu’s attempts to sabotage them.

📣 “We need to get serious as a country and say ‘no more' for the sake of Palestinians, Israelis and U.S. National security." @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social

FCNL’s @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social was grateful to join healthcare workers for humanity on Capitol Hill this week.    "Our goal: end US complicity in Israeli war crimes and secure urgent humanitarian access."

Today, I met with Adnaan and Tor Stumo, my constituents, who risked their lives to deliver aid to the people of Gaza. The US should have done more to keep them safe. But now, we have another chance to heed their calls: surge aid into Gaza and provide desperately needed relief.

Thank you @markey.senate.gov! U.S. leaders must hold the Israeli gov. accountable and ensure unrestricted aid access into Gaza. @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social

After two horrific years, it’s welcome news that we may finally see a reprieve from the violence & genocide in Gaza. This could be the start of healing. But only if there is accountability to ensure real steps are taken toward just and lasting peace. Here's what you need to know 🧵⬇️

People of faith speak out - ceasefire now! #EndGenocide @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social

New: The Congressional Progressive Caucus has voted to endorse @ramirez.house.gov's Block the Bombs Act to halt offensive weapons to the Israeli government. 👏 progressives.house.gov/press-releas...

"This resolution is going to rejected today... But we can't reject the facts. Because the facts won’t be rejected in the history books." - @welch.senate.gov

Important: Legal experts are warning that President Trump's recent strike on a Venezuelan civilian boat should be understood not as an act of war, but an act of "premeditated murder." Congress has a responsibility to act to prevent more brazenly illegal abuses of U.S. military force.

“This amendment is really designed to shield Israel from any accountability by penalizing those who protest its violations of Palestinian human rights through boycotts, which should be protected by the First Amendment,” FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said. theintercept.com/2025/09/11/i...

"Continuing these arms sales would violate US laws that prohibit assistance to gov’s engaged in gross human rights abuses & obstruction of aid.” “This resolution rightly affirms that US weapons must not fuel further atrocities.” @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social www.commondreams.org/news/sanders...

FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social performed music for a live show on KPFA radio in Berkley, and also discussed his work in D.C. advocating for peace in Gaza and beyond. Check out his appearance (starting around the 1-hour mark) in the link below! ⬇️ 🕊️ 🎵

“They’re just trying to get food for their families, and they’re being met with live ammunition.” @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social joined @nader.org to discuss the latest on Gaza and the Israeli gov's disastrous "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation." www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/power-unch...

"The Gaza Conundrum: Multilateralism is failing. Here’s why." Featuring commentary from FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social: @ipsnews.net www.ipsnews.net/2025/07/the-...

📣FCNL Advocacy Teams member Betty Guthrie in the @latimes.com: "the fact that our own government is enabling this horror shames our country." "The U.S. must put pressure on Israel to end the blockade... & demand an immediate ceasefire." www.latimes.com/opinion/lett...

Healthcare workers in Gaza have heroically risked their lives to help those in dire need. They must be protected--not imprisoned. We joined humanitarian, human rights, & faith partners demanding an end to the Israeli gov's arbitrary detention of Palestinian health workers: buff.ly/8DJH76D

Thank you to the 47 senators from both parties who stood up for Congress’s constitutional powers by voting for @kaine.senate.gov Iran War Powers Resolution. An overwhelming majority of Americans support diplomacy with Iran, not an illegal and disastrous war of choice. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

More background from FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social ⬇️   Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and the Weaponization of Aid:    www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...

We are appalled that hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza as they wait for food.    Militarizing and weaponizing aid is unacceptable. We need full, unfettered aid access and a permanent ceasefire NOW.

Powerful: CNN’s Clarissa Ward on Stephen Colbert breaking down the devestating reality of U.S. policy on Gaza: “We’re paying for the weapons and we’re giving [the Israeli gov.] cover.” “That is something that people in this region cannot get their head around, cannot forgive, and cannot fathom."

Congress must reassert its war authority by immediately passing a War Powers Resolution to prevent another disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/128...

📣 President Trump has NO authorization from Congress and NO support from the American people to drag the US into war with Iran.   Lawmakers must act now to stop another needless, disastrous war in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran!

What can Congress do stop war with Iran? As FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social explained, passing a War Powers Resolution is crucial to send a "de-escalatory signal" & make clear to the Israeli gov that "they’re not going to just get blank-cheque US support." www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...

Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for standing firm on Congress's Constitutional war powers—reminding us that only Congress can declare war. We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

We are deeply alarmed by the news that Israel has carried out military strikes against Iran. We call for immediate de-escalation and diplomacy, and for urgent engagement by Congress and the administration to prevent the threat of a major regional war. #WarIsNotTheAnswer!

Thank you @ramirez.house.gov for your moral courage and leadership! After 19 horrifying months, Congress MUST finally stand up and halt the U.S. weapons enabling the Israeli govt's relentless bombardment and starvation of Palestinian civilians. #BlockTheBombs

"The starvation in Gaza is not a logistical failure—it is a political choice." The Israeli gov's "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" run by armed contractors "is not a solution. It is part of the problem." A breakdown from @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social: www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...

Non-violent action must not be met with violence. Greta Thunberg & the Madleen crew are exemplifying humanitarian solidarity in response to the catastrophic suffering wrought by the Israeli's gov's blockade and starvation of Gaza. We call on lawmakers to demand that their safety is ensured.

🙏Please help spread the word! We need all hands on deck to put pressure on our elected officials to act NOW end to the starvation & bombardment of Gaza.   ✍️ FCNL.org/LettersForGaza

"The root cause of the current hostilities stems from the ongoing slaughter of civilians in Gaza," FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social told @sarahlazare.bsky.social. "The only path to real de-escalation in the region is a permanent cease-fire in Gaza." buff.ly/42YKwUC

"At their annual gathering this weekend, Quakers in Britain became the first British church to state their belief that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza."

We are dismayed and heartbroken by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C. last night. As Quakers, we abhor violence and believe there is that of God in everyone. We condemn this attack and are holding the victims, their families, and everyone impacted in the light.

Thank you @welch.senate.gov and @vanhollen.senate.gov for your leadership! While we’re disappointed this resolution did not receive unanimous consent to pass, we’re encouraged to see 46 Senators now on record demanding aid be allowed into Gaza and that the siege ends.

Gaza needs food and aid now. The blockade must end. @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social

Happening NOW: @welch.senate.gov is on the floor to demand the Senate pass his resolution calling on the Trump Admin. to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal to end to the blockade on Gaza. Tune in 👇 www.c-span.org/congress/?ch...

New from @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social: The United States cannot turn a blind eye to the unfolding catastrophe in #Gaza. "Humanity is at stake. There is no time to lose. The blockade must end now." www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...

Congress must use every tool available to demand immediate, unfettered aid for the sake of millions of civilians in Gaza. @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social

FCNL’s @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social: “The crisis in Gaza has reached a breaking point.” Congress must use every tool available to demand the immediate, full resumption of aid.

🚨 “I’m offering a resolution with my colleagues that makes a simple point...children are starving to death.” “And it must be the effort of all of us to do all we can to bring this siege and this war to an immediate end.”   Thank you @welch.senate.gov! buff.ly/9He7jMH

@kaine.senate.gov @hirono.senate.gov @schatz.bsky.social @lujan.senate.gov @smith.senate.gov Sen. Peter Welch Sen. Andy Kim

🧵 It's appalling and unacceptable that the U.S. is continuing to fuel the catastrophic violence and suffering being inflicted in Gaza. We are grateful to @sanders.senate.gov and the 14 other Senators who took a stand today against U.S. complicity and more arms sales to the Israeli gov.

New from @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social: "The collapse of the Gaza ceasefire is a tragic setback for peace, but it is not too late to reverse course." Congress must push back "before more innocent lives are lost and this conflict spirals into an even larger disaster." www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...