State Department Memo Leaks Criticism Against Biden's Israel Policy, Urges Public Critique and Support for Ceasefire

State Department officials express frustration and call for shift in US approach to Israel-Hamas conflict; leaked memo demands public criticism of Israeli military tactics and urge support for ceasefire, reflecting a significant divide within the U.S. diplomatic corps.

• Leaked memo from the US State Department reveals internal criticism and frustration towards the Biden administration's policy on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
• Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attributes the criticisms to a 'pro-Palestinian' wing within the department, arguing that Israel has the right and obligation to act in self-defense.
• The memo urges a public critique of Israeli military tactics, a change in the public stance toward Israel, and support for a ceasefire, reflecting a significant divide within the U.S. diplomatic corps.
• The memo was reportedly submitted to the department's Dissent Channel, a platform for employees to express policy disagreements, marking a surge in internal strife within the department over U.S. support for Israel.
• The document suggests that the current U.S. approach damages its reputation as an unbiased party, asserting that this harms U.S. interests.

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