According to reports, a significant number of employees from the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have collectively endorsed an internal memorandum that alleges President Joe Biden is “spreading misinformation” pertaining to the Israel-Hamas war.
The memorandum, orchestrated by a junior diplomat from the State Department who has expressed his views on social media against President Biden’s pro-Israel position, offers a critique of the president’s speech delivered on October 10th.
During his remarks, Biden expressed his solidarity for Israel in the aftermath of the tragic attack perpetrated by Hamas.
The expression of disagreement, as reported by Axios, signifies a noteworthy internal obstacle to the Biden administration’s management of the crisis. The memorandum does not explicitly identify the specific instances of deception, but it suggests that there are distortions in Biden’s narrative concerning the Middle East.
Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas take part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel, near the border in the central Gaza Strip, July 19, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
The memorandum conveyed the profound apprehension of the personnel on the humanitarian circumstances prevailing in Gaza, as well as their evaluation of the Biden administration’s reaction to Israel’s conduct.
It has been contended that the actions taken by Israel, including the cessation of electricity, the restriction of aid, and the engagement in attacks within Gaza, resulting in the displacement of a significant number of Palestinians, can be classified as war crimes and crimes against humanity according to international legal standards.
The memorandum argues, “Yet we have failed to reassess our posture towards Israel,” adding, “We doubled down on our unwavering military assistance to the (Israeli government) without clear or actionable redlines.”
“Members of the White House and (the National Security Council) displayed a clear disregard for the lives of Palestinians, a documented unwillingness to de-escalate, and, even prior to October 7, a reckless lack of strategic foresight.”
People mourn at the graveside of Eden Guez, who was killed as she attended a festival that was attacked by Hamas gunmen from Gaza that left at least 260 people dead, at her funeral in Ashkelon, in southern Israel, October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
The memorandum urges the United States administration to reassess its strategy against Israel and to actively support the liberation of individuals now being held captive by both Hamas and Israel. Furthermore, the article expressed disapproval towards Biden’s skepticism regarding the documented number of casualties in Gaza. It also said that certain individuals inside the White House and National Security Council shown negligence for Palestinian lives and demonstrated a deficiency in strategic foresight.
The reality of a protest channel, through which diplomats are able to express policy objections, has been acknowledged by the State Department.
On November 2nd, the House of Representatives passed a federal aid package amounting to $14.3 billion for Israel. The vote count stood at 226 in favor and 196 against, with two Republicans opposing the measure and 12 Democrats aligning with Republicans in support.
According to the Republican-proposed legislation, the allocation of funds for the package will be redirected from the budget originally designated for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. According to Republican representatives, the proposed law will enable the United States to demonstrate solidarity with Israel, so fulfilling a campaign commitment made to voters aligned with the Republican Party.
According to Republican Policy Committee Chairman Gary Palmer, I“Israel has every right to defend itself from the brutal attacks we have been witnessing over the past month,” as he stated during an interview with Fox News.
The Biden Administration has urged legislators to approve a substantial aid package of $100 billion, which encompasses $60 million allocated specifically to Ukraine. This proposal links the provision of financial assistance to both countries. During a seldom-seen Oval Office address, President Biden expressed that “It’s a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations.”
House Republicans have expressed the need for enhanced oversight measures and the establishment of a formal plan of action prior to the allocation of further cash for Ukraine.
President Biden has expressed his intention to exercise his veto power in the event that a standalone funding measure for Israel is presented to him for approval.
Source: Axios
In October, actor Wallace Shawn, a Joe Biden Democrat, made an appearance at a rally in Washington, DC on Monday, during which he strongly criticized Israel’s reaction to the violent terrorist acts carried out by Hamas. He expressed his own belief that he does not support the concept of revenge, characterizing the ongoing situation as an embodiment of this notion.
Shawn is widely recognized as an outspoken anti-Israel activist and holds a prominent position within the Jewish Voice for Peace, a left-wing anti-Zionist organization. This group attributes Hamas’ recent violent actions to what they perceive as “Israeli apartheid.”
The individual known for their role in The Princess Bride delivered a speech during a public demonstration on Monday. This particular protest was jointly arranged by Jewish Voice for Peace and If Not Now, both of which are organizations that express opposition towards Israel.
Shawn expressed his belief that “it’s certainly one of the most deliberate cruelties inflicted on a group of people that I can remember that my own government has supported.”
“It’s one of the most deliberate cruelties inflicted on a ppl that I can remember that my own gov’t has supported. Even in Vietnam, they didn’t quite admit they were just slaughtering the innocent”
Actor Wallace Shawn with other Jews in DC protesting #GazaGenocide #IsraelGazaWar pic.twitter.com/X57aP70f4E
— #StopCopCity (@ChuckModi1) October 16, 2023
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