The
Middle East Crisis
The
Muslim Women's League condemns the indiscriminate
killing of civilians (including women/children) in
the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. We call for an
immediate ceasefire to end the suffering of the
innocent and stop the targeting of civilian
infrastructure including bridges, roads, power
stations and airport which create undue suffering
and needless destruction. We urge President
Bush to actively engage in calling for an immediate
ceasefire and to initiate dialogue with both sides
in a just and balanced manner to promote a
dignified, lasting and peaceful solution. We urge
all sides to adhere to International law and the UN
resolutions. God created us equal, and each human
life is a gift and "sacred." Thus, we should abide
by the highest moral standards to avoid the needless
loss of life.
As the Lebanese people
are suffering from
the effects of the
Israeli assault,
Palestinians in Gaza are
seeking relief from a
month long siege by
Israeli forces that is
cutting them off
from the rest of the
world. There is lack of
water, electricity, food
and other resources. As
we call upon the US to
engage in Lebanon to
bring about an immediate
cease-fire, we are also
requesting that they
demand that Israel
discontinue the
collective punishment of
innocent civilians in
the Gaza Strip.
As American citizens, we
reject the use of our
tax-dollars to finance
aggression and war
wherever it may be. We
are particularly
outraged at the decision
of President Bush to
send MORE weapons to
Israel that will only
serve to harm the
civilian population and
destroy the
infrastructure of
Lebanon.
If you would like to
provide badly needed
relief to the
Palestinians, see the
website of
KinderUSA or
Islamic Relief.
July 24, 2006
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