FCNL lobbies for nonviolent engagement in the Middle East to prevent, de-escalate, and resolve longstanding conflicts. Lasting peace in the region will require engagement with all stakeholders and an end to U.S. complicity in the violence.
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Reestablish Funding for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network
After more than three years of war and conflict, Gaza faces a profound medical emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 94% of hospitals in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, leaving the health system in collapse. WHO further estimates that more than 18,500 patients, including nearly 4,000 children, require immediate medical evacuation for lifesaving treatment. With exit routes extremely limited, critically ill patients have nowhere to go. Reestablishing the Gaza–East Jerusalem Hospital Network (EJHN) medical corridor is a critical component of ending the suffering of civilians in Gaza and fostering a sustainable peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
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The War in Israel-Palestine
We are heartbroken by the violence in Israel and Gaza. As the conflict deepens, lawmakers must push for a permanent ceasefire and address the root causes underlying this explosion of violence.
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Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations. Eighty percent of the population are in need of humanitarian assistance or protection.
Yemen: The Worst Humanitarian Crisis on Earth
We’ve put together this fact sheet on the crisis in Yemen. The United States must resume aid to this war-torn and famine-stricken nation.
Handwrite a Letter for Gaza
Thousands of people nationwide are handwriting letters to urge their members of Congress to support full, unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.
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