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Scott brought Hassan El-Tayyab of the Friends Committee on National Legislation onto Antiwar Radio this week to discuss his organization’s push for a ceasefire in Gaza. El-Tayyab says the Hamas attacks of October 7th need to be unequivocally condemned. But on top of that, a ceasefire is necessary to contain the violence and prevent a wider war and a deadlier humanitarian crisis. He shares how you can help in this effort right now. 

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Hassan El-Tayyab is a musician and peace activist, who works as the lead lobbyist on Middle East policy for the Friends Committee on National Legislation.

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