Federal Employees Protest US Policy in Israel-Hamas War

Federal government workers, including those from the State Department and NASA, are publicly protesting and circulating open letters demanding that President Joe Biden pursue a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. Congressional staffers are also speaking out to condemn the silence of lawmakers regarding the toll on Palestinian civilians. The dissent from federal employees reflects the changing demographics of the United States and shifting public opinion towards Israel. These protests and open letters aim to shift U.S. policy towards more urgent action to protect Palestinian civilians. The objections are partly an outgrowth of the changes happening more broadly across American society, with more diverse federal workforce and public opinion expressing unhappiness over the Israeli government's actions.