Iran Press/America: Mike Casey, a former diplomat at the U.S. State Department, resigned due to disillusionment with U.S. policy towards Israel's actions in Gaza, which he perceived as biased in favor of Israel and dismissive of Palestinian suffering.
Having served as the deputy political counselor in Gaza, Casey grew frustrated with what he described as a lack of meaningful U.S. policy on Palestine and the disregard for the reports documenting casualties and conditions in Gaza.
He criticized the Biden administration for ignoring his team's insights and suggestions for Gaza's reconstruction, instead prioritizing Israeli proposals that he believed were not conducive to stability. Following his resignation, Casey is now working at a local bank in Michigan.
Several officials from the U.S. State Department have resigned in protest over the Biden administration's policy regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Andrew Miller, the deputy assistant secretary for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, also resigned, citing personal reasons but indicating that he was overwhelmed by the current conflict and its implications. He was critical of President Biden's approach to Israel.
Stacy Gilbert from the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration is another recent resignation, stating that she could not support policies that she believed were complicit in humanitarian crises.
In total, at least 12 U.S. officials have publicly resigned since the escalation of violence in Gaza began on October 7, 2023. These resignations reflect a growing frustration within the government regarding U.S. support for Israel amidst significant civilian casualties in Gaza.
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