Israel is waging an undeclared war on Palestine.

https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/

As the Israeli government escalates its attacks on Palestinians, with levels of violence in the West Bank not seen since 2014, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: This is an undeclared war.

In the past week alone, the Israeli military has:

• Killed at least five children and teenagers
• Laid siege to 120,000 Palestinians in refugee camps in East Jerusalem and prevented them from receiving urgently needed healthcare or basic medical supplies
• Invaded towns and cities all across the West Bank every night, especially Nablus, Jenin, and Ramallah
• Enabled settlers to ambush Palestinian olive harvests
• Continued to force Palestinians off their land in Masafer Yatta and the South Hebron Hills

But very little news about this is penetrating mainstream media, which is much more focused on the killing of two Israeli soldiers. It’s key to remember the context of what’s happening:

• 800 Palestinian political prisoners are currently held without charge, with at least 20 on hunger strike
• Over 165 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military this year in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
• Two months ago, Israeli airstrikes killed 50 people in Gaza, including 17 children
• Last May, Israeli snipers killed revered Palestinian reporter Shireen Abu Akleh

During all of this, the U.S. government has continued its one-sided support of the Israeli government.

This is a war, happening in front of our very eyes. The conditions on the ground cannot remain this way forever, and it's only a matter of time before they escalate. Our voices will be needed. We should be prepared to use them.