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The White House does not see Israeli actions towards Palestinians as genocide, despite thousands of deaths, leading to resignations in protest within the State Department and military. Major Harrison Mann, a US Army Officer with a specialization in Middle East policy, steps down citing US support contributing to the suffering of innocent Palestinians, sparking internal dissent.
Insights
- The White House does not view the killing of Palestinians by Israel as genocide, despite a significant death toll, sparking internal dissent and resignations within the State Department.
- Major Harrison Mann, a US Army Officer with expertise in Middle East policy, resigns in protest of US support for Israel, highlighting concerns about enabling the killing and starvation of innocent Palestinians, shedding light on the complexity of the issue.
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Recent questions
Is there controversy surrounding US support for Israel?
Yes
How many Palestinian deaths have occurred in Gaza?
Over 35,000
Who is Major Harrison Mann?
A US Army Officer
What is the White House's stance on the killing of Palestinians by Israel?
Not considered genocide
What is the advice from National Security adviser Jake Sullivan regarding the US position on the killing of Palestinians?
Read the US position at the International Court of Justice
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Summary
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US stance on Israel-Palestine sparks resignations
- The White House does not consider the killing of Palestinians by Israel as genocide, despite over 35,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza.
- National Security adviser Jake Sullivan urges reading the US position at the International Court of Justice regarding the issue.
- A US Army Officer, Major Harrison Mann, resigns in protest of US support for Israel, citing enabling the killing and starvation of innocent Palestinians.
- Major Harrison Mann, with a Middle East policy specialization, resigns from the defense intelligence agency, criticizing US support for Israel.
- Major Harrison Mann, a descendant of European Jews, resigns due to policy enabling mass starvation of children.
- Several resignations within the State Department have occurred due to US support for Israel, with internal dissent noted.
