Peace, peace, they cry, but there is no peace… Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
— Jeremiah 6:14, Amos 5:24
The Ongoing Crisis in Gaza
We are heartbroken by the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Thousands of civilians continue to suffer. Children are buried in rubble, families are displaced and entire communities lack food, water, medical care and safety. The administration’s renewed military backing of Israeli operations has only deepened the devastation and delayed any path to peace.
We cannot look away from the suffering in Gaza. The devastating loss of life, especially among children and families, calls us to stand in solidarity, to pray and to act. In the spirit of our IHM charism, we urge each other to advocate for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, support humanitarian aid efforts, and amplify the voices calling for peace rooted in dignity and human rights.
Write to Your Legislators
- Action Network has prepared a ceasefire now letter you can use to urge your members of Congress to support a ceasefire resolution and humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
- MoveOn has a ceasefire now email tool to send a pre-written message to your representative advocating for a ceasefire and co-sponsorship of H.Res.786 calling for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA USA) helps you contact Congress to support the restoration of U.S. funding for UNRWA. Read more here.
- Tell your members of Congress to end the genocide against Palestinians and place an arms embargo on Israel National Organization for Women with Not My Tax Dollars here.
Explore additional advocacy resources
- Friends Committee on National Legislation’s (FCNL) advocacy toolkit to mobilize for peace, urging lawmakers to support a permanent ceasefire and prioritize humanitarian aid.
- Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
- Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan to mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief.
Did you know?
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent evening ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza Strip to see how people huddled inside were coping with a devastating war. Pope Francis offered a profound witness to solidarity with the suffering in Gaza, calling daily to check on the small community sheltering in Holy Family Catholic Church. Even in illness, he embodied compassionate accompaniment, reminding us that each life matters—especially in times of war. Read more here.
You may find the IHM Justice, Peace and Sustainability Office’s web materials useful for your committee work, presentations, mission units, ministry and other educational purposes. Be sure to check out our regularly updated online resources HERE.
