U.S. Officials Rebel Against Biden's Israel Policy, Demand Cease-Fire

Over 400 political appointees and staff members from various U.S. government agencies have signed a letter protesting President Biden's support of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The letter calls for an immediate cease-fire and urges the president to push Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the territory. This dissent reflects growing internal opposition within the Biden administration, with previous protest letters from State Department employees and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The signatories of the letter remain anonymous due to concerns for personal safety and job security. Despite recent criticism from the administration over civilian casualties, the dissenting officials believe that the U.S. government should do more to pressure Israel for a cease-fire.