US military veterans call for ceasefire, 'Israel' arms embargo
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In a social media post compiling former US military veterans, many have demanded the United States end its support for the Israeli occupation.
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Protesters march during a demonstration near the Democratic National Convention on August 22, 2024. (AP)
A group of US military veterans is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and demanding that the US cease all arms supplies to "Israel".
They shared their message in a TikTok video on the account "vet4ceasefire," wearing shirts with slogans like "Veterans demand a ceasefire," "Veterans against genocide," and "Veterans for peace," with some veterans in uniform.
In the video, the veterans stated, "For the past 10 months, we have witnessed the bombing of civilians indiscriminately inside of Gaza. We have witnessed daily children being murdered at the hands of Israeli forces."
They emphasized their understanding of self-defense, asserting, "Massacring civilians is not self-defense."
The veterans also accused "Israel" of violating international laws and the Geneva Convention.
They urged US leaders to act, saying, "Our leaders of this country can and must stop the genocide of the Palestinians."
They concluded their video by calling for an immediate ceasefire and ending all weapons exports to "Israel now".
US Veterans demand a #Ceasefire. ✊🏼🇵🇸
— Natalie Monarrez (@NatalieMonarrez) August 22, 2024
Check out vet4ceasefire's video! #TikTok https://t.co/CR7VkbUTYO
Ilhan Omar slams Blinken’s 'humiliation' after 'Israel' trip failures
Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar criticized US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday for his "humiliation" during his recent trip to "Israel", as he failed to negotiate a breakthrough for a ceasefire.
As the Uncommitted Movement gathered in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, Omar spoke to the movement, questioning how Blinken could travel "11 times begging for an end to a situation that we have truly continued to provide the bombs and weapons that are creating that situation."
Omar further questioned how the US is not "ashamed" at the humiliation of having Blinken say a ceasefire is near and then "leave for Egypt, only for Bibi Netanyahu to have a press conference right after him and say we are not taking a deal?"
The Congresswoman added, "It's not just the hypocrisy of saying we respect international law, but humiliation."
Omar further chastised the Biden administration for "refusing to recognize the genocidal war" in Gaza, reiterating that the US is supplying the weapons to the occupation and that wanting a ceasefire is achievable by stopping the weapons supply.
"So if you really want a cease-fire, you just stop sending the weapons," she stressed.
Speaking at the same event, Missouri Representative Cori Bush, who lost the Democratic primary to rival St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who was supported by pro-Israeli lobbies urged her Democratic colleagues to defend their ideals, describing how over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed with "weapons that we the United States have manufactured and paid for.”
