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In a shocking twist, it appears that not all members of President Joe Biden’s administration see eye to eye on supporting Israel. A State Department figure by the name of Josh Paul has decided to quit over the White House’s policy of supplying lethal arms to Israel. Talk about walking out on the team!
State Department official resigns, citing ‘destructive’ decisions in Israel-Hamas war https://t.co/BBVjpT2en3
— POLITICO (@politico) October 19, 2023
In a bold move, Paul took to LinkedIn to announce his resignation and explain his rationale for doing so. He cited a disagreement on the “continued — indeed, expanded and expedited — provision of lethal arms to Israel” as the breaking point. Oh boy, looks like someone couldn’t handle the heat in the kitchen.
Calling the administration’s response “impulsive” and based on “confirmation bias, political convenience, intellectual bankruptcy, and bureaucratic inertia,” Paul certainly didn’t hold back. I guess he really wanted to make sure his exit was as dramatic as possible.
But let’s take a step back and think about this for a moment. Israel is facing a brutal attack from the Iranian-backed terror group Hamas. It’s only natural for the United States, as a staunch ally, to lend a helping hand. Seriously, Paul, where’s your loyalty?
According to Politico, the Biden administration is surging weapons to Israel to aid in their defense against the Hamas militants. They desperately need precision-guided munitions and interceptors for their Iron Dome missile defense system. This isn’t some trivial matter; it’s about protecting innocent lives from senseless violence.
Paul’s resignation is not only immensely disappointing, but also completely unsurprising. It’s clear that he let his personal beliefs overshadow the values and responsibilities of his role in the State Department. Good riddance, I say. We need people who will stand strong with our allies and not back down in the face of terror.
While it’s unfortunate that Paul couldn’t handle the pressure, the Biden administration remains committed to supporting Israel. They understand the importance of providing the necessary tools for Israel’s defense. It’s time to put politics aside and stand up for what’s right. That means standing with Israel, no matter what.
