We need representation in Congress (Jimmy Panetta’s District) that aligns with our values.

Since the ceasefire began on Oct 10, nearly 500 residents of Gaza have been killed, including an Israeli air force strike killing 20 women and 46 children in one day .

Take Action to End Famine and Violence in Gaza

We are deeply disturbed that our tax dollars pay for the munitions that allow Netanyahu to act with impunity. US Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s record has been of unconditional support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
1. Sign a letter urging Rep Panetta to support legislation to make arms transfers to Israel contingent on Israel abiding by International Law.
2. Sign the Pledge to Vote Peace and Human Rights, a commitment to vote for a Congressional candidate in June 2026 who will stand for an end to US-sponsored violence.

If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.

– Mother Theresa

Community Response

See letters, articles and guest editorials documenting our community’s advocacy that Panetta support an end to the Gaza violence.

To understand more about Panetta’s pro-Netanyahu position, see https://votepeace.org/why-doesnt-panetta-represent-us/

  • Fact Check Panetta Town Hall

    Panetta’s “telephone town halls” are usually tightly scripted. This time, on October 18, 2025, Panetta appeared in Watsonville in person. Indivisible, the host of the town hall, chose the questions submitted by the public. The first question on Israel policy asked:  “Many of the questions submitted for this town hall reflect extreme concern about the…