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Legislation challenges U.S. complicity in Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza
June 5, 2025, New York – In response to the introduction of the Block the Bombs Act, H.R. 3565, in the U.S. House of Representatives, Brad Parker, associate director of policy at the Center for Constitutional Rights, issued the following statement:
The Block the Bombs Act is a historic bill that prohibits the transfer and sale of specific U.S. weapons to Israel that the Israeli government has consistently used to commit atrocities against Palestinian civilians in violation of both international and U.S. law. It’s a straightforward challenge to United States complicity in Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza as Israeli forces block humanitarian assistance and directly target schools, hospitals, and civilians.
As the Israeli government escalates the murder, starvation, and forcible transfer of Palestinians with President Trump’s full support, we recognize and appreciate the bold leadership of Reps. Ramirez, Jacobs, Jayapal, and Pocan.
For more information on the Act, visit https://www.blockthebombs.org/.
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