Sixty New York religious leaders demand Gaza ceasefire

A multi-faith coalition of 60 of New York City’s religious leaders rallied at Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s New York City offices to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza on Monday.

“We are here today as people of faith grieving the unimaginable devastation and suffering happening in Gaza after five months of relentless, indiscriminate bombing and starvation of an entire population, carried out by the Israeli military and funded by our own government,” Miriam Grossman from Rabbis for Ceasefire said.

During a national day of advocacy titled Christians for a Free Palestine, faith leaders from the Christian community in New York City, along with their Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist counterparts, submitted letters directed to their federal representatives- including Schumer and Gillibrand; and Representatives Dan Goldman, Jerry Nadler, Yvette Clarke, Grace Meng, and Adriano Espaillat.

Along with calling for a ceasefire, they called for an end to Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid into Gaza, and the safe return of all hostages.