DPJC Position Statement

On the Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

The Dallas Peace & Justice Center strongly condemns the US attacks on multiple countries in the Middle East. President Biden has used his presidential powers to attack other countries without any authorization from Congress. The President does NOT have the powers to bomb other countries that do not pose immediate and clear danger to the United States of America.

The US has continued the policy of bombing and threatening the countries in the Middle East despite no longer being dependent on oil from that area. The “forever wars” being waged by the US have destabilized the entire region. Multiple countries such as Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen have been devastated by the aggressive policies of the US and its partners. Since 2001, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been killed or injured and civilian infrastructure has been bombed to smithereens. Millions of people have been displaced and sought refuge in other countries, including EU countries. The entire Middle East needs peace and investment in civilian & human capital.

The US needs to focus on bringing peace to the unfortunate region. Calling for a ceasefire in Gaza is the demand of the region and majority of the world. The genocide must stop. The US must stop sending arms, bombs, and military hardware to the region. Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank need food, water, medicines, hygiene supplies and mercy from the world. The US must help bring a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Palestine, help free the Israeli and Palestinian hostages, and urgently start negotiations for the formation of an independent and viable Palestinian state.