State Department Workers Criticize Biden's Gaza Policy, Accuse Israel of War Crimes

Dozens of State Department employees have signed internal memos urging President Biden to call for a cease-fire in Gaza, expressing serious disagreement with the administration's approach to Israel's military campaign. At least three internal cables have been sent via the dissent channel, with two sent in the first week of the war and the third more recently. The memos also propose trading Palestinian prisoners for hostages abducted by Hamas and call for a serious plan for a long-term peace agreement. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has responded to the dissent, acknowledging the personal toll of the crisis and stating that employee feedback is informing policy and messages.