State Department Official Resigns Over U.S. Support for Israel's Gaza Policy

The resignation underscores deep divisions within the State Department and growing public dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's stance on the conflict.

A State Department official, Annelle Sheline, resigned in protest of the U.S.'s support for Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting a significant rift over U.S. Gaza policy.
Sheline's resignation is a public display of dissent within the State Department, with some colleagues expressing a desire to resign if they could afford to.
The resignation comes amid growing public and internal dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's stance on the Gaza conflict, including a significant drop in American public support for Israel's conduct of the war.
The State Department is reviewing evidence of civilian harm in Gaza, but results are withheld pending White House approval, raising concerns about transparency and adherence to U.S. laws regarding foreign assistance.
The Biden administration's continued support for Israel, despite allegations of human rights violations, has led to a decrease in U.S. credibility both domestically and internationally.