A ceasefire is a crucial first step to end the current violence.

But this didn't just start 12 days ago.

This is about decades of Israel's home demolitions, illegal settlement expansion, blockades in Gaza + Hamas' rocket fire.

The US must do more to promote peace & justice. https://t.co/5FqiAmLz1Z

— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) May 20, 2021