During a recent government meeting, speakers raised urgent calls for a ceasefire and an end to arms transfers to Israel, citing grave concerns over human rights violations and the treatment of Palestinian prisoners. The discussions were fueled by reports from major news outlets, including CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, which documented instances of torture in Israeli prisons.

One speaker highlighted a letter from an Israeli doctor, published by Haaretz, detailing catastrophic conditions in a detention center where Palestinian prisoners are reportedly shackled for extended periods, leading to severe injuries and even amputations. The doctor criticized the treatment of detainees, stating that it violates Israeli law and ethical medical practices.

The speakers emphasized that the ongoing military support from the United States to Israel, funded by taxpayer dollars, contradicts core Western values such as justice and democracy. They warned that continued support for what they described as an extremist Israeli government could alienate the U.S. from the global community and tarnish its reputation.

Calls for a resolution to demand humanitarian aid and a permanent ceasefire were made, with the assertion that halting the flow of weapons could lead to an end to the violence. The meeting underscored a growing concern among community members regarding the implications of U.S. foreign policy on both international relations and domestic quality of life.