A career State Department official recently resigned from her position in protest of the Biden administration’s report regarding aid flow to Gaza. Stacy Gilbert, a senior advisor, expressed her concerns via email, disagreeing with the department’s assessment. The report analyzed Israel’s use of US weapons and its impact on international law, raising questions about the sufficiency of aid entering Gaza.
Various groups have criticized Israel for restricting aid into Gaza, despite Israel denying these claims. The International Court of Justice urged Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, which is on the brink of famine according to aid workers and the UN. Gilbert’s resignation was praised by rights groups for her courage and principles.
Josh Paul, an official overseeing US arms transfers and a previous protester, commended Gilbert’s decision on social media. He criticized the Biden administration’s failure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Gilbert joins a growing list of officials resigning in protest against US support for Israel, highlighting the ongoing conflict within the administration.