Second Biden Official Quits in Protest of Administration's Stance on Israel-Gaza Conflict

A senior U.S. Education Department official, Tariq Habash, resigned in protest of President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict, criticizing the administration for ignoring "atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives." Additionally, 17 anonymous staffers from Biden's re-election campaign expressed concern that the president's stance on the conflict could lead to a loss of voters. The State Department has denied observing acts that constitute genocide in Gaza, despite claims and proceedings against Israel. The resignation and the campaign staffers' letter highlight growing dissent within the administration regarding the U.S. approach to the conflict.