President Biden is facing increasing pressure from within his own administration to alter U.S. policy regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. A dozen U.S. officials have resigned in protest of the Biden administration's handling of the situation, citing concerns about adherence to U.S. laws and a disconnect between their agency's stance and that of humanitarian organizations.
Some former officials, like Stacey Gilbert and Alex Smith, have left their government positions and are now exploring ways to use their voices effectively from outside the system. Gilbert, who worked at the State Department for over 20 years, turned to a group of like-minded individuals when considering resignation and now aims to support others fighting for policy change from within.
