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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Call for an Immediate Ceasefire, De-escalation, and Humanitarian Access in Gaza
Urge Congress to call for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further civilian harm.
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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: 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.
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Omar Chatriwala
The Saudi-led War in Yemen: Frequently Asked Questions
We answered some of the most common and pressing questions related to the ongoing war in Yemen.
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