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Oct. 26, 2024
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CODEPINK Members Disrupt Senator Baldwin; Demand She Sign Sanders’ Resolution to Block Military Sale to Israel
Madison, WI — CODEPINK Madison and Madison for a World BEYOND War disrupted Senator Tammy Baldwin's GOTV Bus Tour rally today in Madison, urging her to align with constituent demands and sign Senator Bernie Sanders’ Resolution of Disapproval, which aims to block a proposed U.S. foreign military sale to Israel. Madison Rafah Sister City Project members also held a protest along the sidewalk of Baldwin’s event.
Pro-Palestine activists interrupted Baldwin’s rally, highlighting her continued inaction amid escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank. CODEPINK member Shahayra led the call to action, directly demanding Baldwin to, “Stop arming Israel, sign Bernie’s resolution.” This comes in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and violence in the region, calling for U.S. accountability under international law.
"Each time Israel crosses a red line, the U.S. responds by increasing military aid, signaling unconditional support despite mounting civilian casualties,” said CODEPINK in a statement. “Our elected officials have an obligation to uphold human rights and halt support for actions that undermine peace and security. We will never relent on pressuring officials touting their progressiveness as the best option for America to not be two-sided when it comes to allocating our tax money towards improving communities at home and upholding human rights in Palestine.”
The activists call on Senator Baldwin to support Sanders’ resolution to block further military aid, asserting that U.S. weapons are fueling humanitarian violations. By halting arms sales, activists say Congress can send a clear message that the U.S. will not support Israel’s war crimes and civilian targeting in Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond.
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