The Latest Breaking News from Tariq Habash

A Gaza doctor’s path to Congress

Adam Hamawy, a veteran and physician, has a credible shot at winning a New Jersey Democratic primary

Salon · Feb 9

‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza

US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025

Trump credited for ceasefire breakthrough as US officials who resigned over Gaza war slam Biden’s inaction

Officials said breakthrough came when Trump applied pressure on Israeli government, something Biden was unwilling to do

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

US federal workers risk livelihoods in push for course change on Gaza war

Government employees call a ‘day of mourning’ in latest sign of internal discontent over Biden administration policy.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024

Cardona praises Dartmouth culture in allowing freedom of expression, keeping students safe

President Joe Biden’s education chief praised Dartmouth College’s culture including central role of students in discussions as way to navigate difficult issues like the the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Q&A: Former Biden appointee says US policy is ‘dehumanising’ Palestinians

Al Jazeera speaks to Tariq Habash about why he resigned from the Biden administration amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024

Ex-White House interns urge Biden to support immediate ceasefire in Gaza

A group comprising 2022 and 2023 interns signed a letter accusing the president of having ‘betrayed’ his promise by supporting Israel

The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024

‘Extraordinary’: Biden administration staffers’ growing dissent against Gaza policy

An education department official resigned this week, and 17 staffers sent an anonymous letter calling for a ceasefire

The Guardian - US · Jan 6, 2024

Palestinian-American Biden appointee resigns as administration faces growing dissent over Gaza

A senior Education Department official says he ‘cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye’

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

Second administration official resigns in protest of Biden's support for Israeli war in Gaza

A Department of Education policy adviser has resigned to protest the administration’s military support of Israel’s war in Gaza, as well as its handling of fallout from the war at home and abroad

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024