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In a surprise turn of events, President Joe Biden is facing a wave of opposition from within his own administration over his stance on Israel. From support for green energy to the southern border, it seems like no policy is safe from criticism. But lately, staffers within the White House are uniting to break with the president over his unyielding support for Israel.
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Since the conflict in Gaza escalated in October 2023, Biden’s approval ratings have taken a dive, with key voter blocs expressing their discontent and even threatening to withhold their support at the ballot box. The frustrations within his own administration have been a driving force behind the backlash, with officials signing on to letters calling for an end to Biden’s Israel policies and some even departing their positions altogether.
The wave of dissent within the White House has been evident in recent events. Tariq Habash, a policy adviser in the Education Department, resigned from his position, citing Biden’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza as the breaking point. His resignation letter highlighted the plight of Palestinian civilians and called for Biden to demand a ceasefire.
Following Habash’s resignation, 17 “Biden for President” campaign staffers penned an anonymous letter protesting the administration’s support for Israel. They argued that Biden’s position on the conflict could jeopardize his chances of reelection, emphasizing the moral and electoral imperative of calling for a cessation of violence.
Even White House interns have joined the chorus of dissent, anonymously signing a letter to Biden urging him to support a ceasefire. The interns, aspiring leaders of tomorrow, stressed that they would not remain silent on the “genocide of the Palestinian people” and called out the administration for ignoring the pleas of the American people.
In a bold move, more than 500 political appointees and staff across 40 government agencies signed a letter to Biden, protesting his support of Israel and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The letter echoed the growing sentiment within the administration and urged Biden to de-escalate the conflict and secure humanitarian aid for Gaza.
It’s clear that Biden’s unwavering support for Israel has sparked a rebellion within the ranks of his own administration. The mounting dissent over his Israel policies is just another sign of the challenges the president faces as he navigates the complexities of international crises. As the pressure intensifies, only time will tell how Biden will weather this storm of opposition from within his own White House.
