Ex-State Department Official Raises Concerns Over Isreal’s Use of US Arms to Massacre Civilians in Gaza

Josh Paul, former US State Department official, resigned over arms sales to Israel, stating the department does not believe US arms should be used to massacre civilians. He raised concerns internally but found no appetite for discussion. Paul criticized the Biden administration's top-down approach discouraging questions about the policy. He argued Israel receives a blank cheque compared to other countries, with lack of humanitarian consideration. Secretary Antony Blinken emphasized Israel's right to self-defense after the Hamas attack on 7 October. The White House requested a loophole for secret arms deals. Paul's main concern is US-provided arms causing civilian casualties in Gaza.

Josh Paul, former US State Department official, resigned over arms sales to Israel, stating the department does not believe US arms should be used to massacre civilians. He raised concerns internally but found no appetite for discussion. Paul criticized the Biden administration's top-down approach discouraging questions about the policy. He argued Israel receives a blank cheque compared to other countries, with lack of humanitarian consideration. Secretary Antony Blinken emphasized Israel's right to self-defense after the Hamas attack on 7 October. The White House requested a loophole for secret arms deals. Paul's main concern is US-provided arms causing civilian casualties in Gaza.

Josh Paul, former US State Department official, resigned over arms sales to Israel, stating the department does not believe US arms should be used to massacre civilians. He raised concerns internally but found no appetite for discussion. Paul criticized the Biden administration's top-down approach discouraging questions about the policy. He argued Israel receives a blank cheque compared to other countries, with lack of humanitarian consideration. Secretary Antony Blinken emphasized Israel's right to self-defense after the Hamas attack on 7 October. The White House requested a loophole for secret arms deals. Paul's main concern is US-provided arms causing civilian casualties in Gaza.

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