‘Biden Behind Israeli Assault’: Ex-Officials Slam Biden’s Stance On Netanyahu’s War In Gaza

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Twelve former US officials who resigned from the Biden administration have issued a joint statement criticizing US support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. They argue that current policies are detrimental to Palestinians, Israel's long-term interests, and US national security. The group proposes six recommendations, including ending the conflict immediately, expanding humanitarian aid, and supporting Palestinian self-determination.

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00:00Major upheaval in U.S. ahead of the Netanyahu's visit

00:05Resignation fury in the Biden administration 12-plus officials blast Biden for the mishap

00:13in the Gaza Strip A group of 12 former U.S. officials who resigned

00:18from President Joe Biden's administration have now issued their first-ever joint statement

00:23criticizing the government's support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.

00:28These officials, who left their position at various times over the past nine months,

00:33have united to voice their concern about the catastrophic impact of the current policies

00:38on Palestinians, Israel's long-term interests, and U.S. national security.

00:44The statement, straightforward, accuses the Biden administration of turning a blind eye

00:49to Israeli actions in Gaza, despite the administration's claim of criticizing civilian casualties and

00:55an effort to increase humanitarian aid.

00:58The officials argue that the U.S. diplomatic cover and continuous arms supply to Israel

01:02have made America complicit in the killings and forced starvation of the Palestinians

01:08in Gaza.

01:09In its key point of the statement, the officials describe the current U.S. policy in Gaza as

01:14a failure and a threat to their national security.

01:18They argue that U.S. actions violate international humanitarian law and U.S. law.

01:23Furthermore, the former officials stated openly that the current policies of Biden's administration

01:29have made America a target of criticism and potential retaliation.

01:34The statement comes amid the backdrop of a conflict that has seen nearly 38,000 Palestinians

01:39being killed, according to local health officials, following Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel

01:44that killed approximately 1,200 people and took 250 hostages.

01:50Furthermore, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to arrive in the United States

01:55soon and address the House.

01:58Furthermore, it is more likely that Joe Biden will meet Netanyahu in this high-stake meeting.

02:04Amidst, 12 former officials representing various departments and roles within the Biden administration

02:10have chosen to speak out, collectively emphasizing their shared belief in the responsibility

02:15to voice concern over the policy they view as detrimental to both regional stability

02:20and U.S. interests.

02:23This united front from former administration members presents a significant challenge to

02:28Biden administration, particularly ahead of the U.S. election and right now the Gaza conflict,

02:34potentially influencing the public opinion and policy discussion as the situation in

02:39the region continues to evolve.

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‘Biden Behind Israeli Assault’: Ex-Officials Slam Biden’s Stance On Netanyahu’s War In Gaza

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