State Dept. Official Josh Paul Resigns, Citing Concerns Over U.S.-Israel Arms Transfers

Josh Paul, the director of congressional and public affairs at the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, has resigned in protest of the Biden administration's decision to continue sending weapons and ammunition to Israel during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. In his resignation letter, Paul criticized the administration's "blind support for one side" and expressed concern that the ongoing violence would lead to more suffering for both Israelis and Palestinians. He also highlighted the failure of existing legal provisions to prevent American weapons from reaching human rights violators. Paul's resignation has garnered support from colleagues and congressional staff members who share his concerns.