Select a subject line: 96% of Gaza’s Children Feel Death Is Imminent / Gaza’s Children Are Asking to Die – Israel’sPsychological Warfare / War Child Report: 96% of Children Fear They Will Die / 49% of Gaza’s Children Wish for Death Amid Ongoing Genocide / Gaza’s Youth in Crisis: Psychological Toll of Conflict / Israel’s Psychological War on Children in Gaza
Dear [Official’s Name],
I am writing to express my grave concern following War Child’s report detailing the devastating impact of Israel’s assault on Gaza on children. The findings are harrowing:
Tragically, nearly 1 in 4 families are now led by a child aged 16 or under.
Over 88% of families have been displaced multiple times, with 21% forced to move six or more times. Many families live on as little as £3.28 per day, while good prices have soared to £235 for a single bag of flour amidst Israel’s blockade and targeted attacks on humanitarian aid.
War Child’s CEO, Helen Pattinson, aptly described Gaza as “one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child,” underscoring that the ongoing genocide is leaving psychological wounds no less destructive than physical ones.
As an elected official, you have the power and responsibility to act and make real change. We must sanction Israel to enforce a ceasefire and hold its leadership accountable for violating international law. Sanctions have proven effective in halting egregious human rights abuses in other contexts; they must be applied here. This includes a ban on weapons and military equipment sales and licenses and a two-way trade embargo. We must also officially recognise the state of Palestine to affirm their right to self-determination.
Children in Gaza deserve to grow up in safety and dignity, free from the constant fear of death and loss. Your actions can ensure this becomes a reality.
Your constituent,
[Full Name]
[Full Address]
