Washington: US Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Summer Lee demanded an arms embargo Tuesday and an end to US support for Israel following a resumption of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that killed more than 404 victims. The lawmakers condemned the resumption of violence, which shattered a ceasefire that has been in place since Jan. 19.

According to Anadolu Agency, the demand comes amid growing criticism of US support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has killed more than 48,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, since October 2023. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes, while Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.

Tlaib emphasized the severity of the situation, stating on X that the "Israeli apartheid regime has resumed its genocide, carrying out airstrikes all across Gaza and killing hundreds of Palestinians." She asserted that Israel would never stop until there are sanctions and an arms embargo. Omar echoed this sentiment, criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for breaking the ceasefire and calling for an immediate arms embargo.

Lee, highlighting the humanitarian crisis, noted that "Israel has consistently violated the ceasefire and cut off all aid to Gaza." She declared that "this US-backed genocide must end," urging a reevaluation of US support for Israel in light of the ongoing violence and humanitarian concerns.