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We are a group of citizens on the Central Coast of California advocating that our federal representatives take urgent action for justice and self-determination for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, which is central to lasting peace and security for all people of the Middle East.
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Our Blog
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Candidate Forum: War v. Peace
From left: Thomas Coxe (Independent), Ana Luz Acevedo-Cabrera (Independent), Tuka Gafari (Republican), Sean Dougherty (Democrat) On April 25, 2026, our group, Central Coast Advocates for Peace in the Middle East, sponsored a Foreign Affairs Candidates Forum, and invited every candidate for U.S. District 19. Four candidates attended, including Representative Jimmy Panetta’s Democratic challenger Sean Dougherty. Rep.…
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End the Reckless and Immoral War With Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu finally found a US president who is willing to fight a war with Iran. The morning of the joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, Netanyahu said, “This coalition of forces allows us to do what I have yearned to do for 40 years: defeat the terror regime…. This…
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Jan 2026 update
The situation in Gaza and the West Bank following the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025, reflects the impunity that Netanyahu continues to enjoy thanks to the Trump administration and supporters in Congress. Instead of speaking out to oppose the banning of humanitarian aid organizations in Gaza, on January 14, 2026, Panetta voted…
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