Tracking Dissent: US Officials Who Have Resigned Over The War on Gaza
Until the war ends, I created a page at The Dissenter that will track each U.S. official or military official that resigns in protest
Support from President Joe Biden's administration for the Israeli government's war on Gaza has resulted in an unprecedented surge of dissent within United States agencies.
Several officials and military officers have resigned in opposition since the Israeli military launched a massive bombardment after Hamas fighters stormed Israel on October 7, 2023.
During the week of July 4, 2024, 12 individuals who resigned released a unified statement of opposition.
"America’s diplomatic cover for, and continuous flow of arms to, Israel has ensured our undeniable complicity in the killings and forced starvation of a besieged Palestinian population in Gaza," the dissenters declared. "This is not only morally reprehensible and in clear violation of international humanitarian law and U.S. laws, but it has also put a target on America’s back."
While outlining the "current crisis" and what they believe should be done, the dissenters appealed to their former colleagues to "amplify calls for peace" and hold their respective institutions accountable for the violence unfolding in Palestine.
I'm so glad you're keeping track of this, Kevin. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You Kevin