​​Why I Resigned: Tariq Habash Is First Biden Appointee to Quit over U.S.-Backed Israeli War on Gaza

As the Biden administration faces mounting public and internal criticism for supporting and arming Israel's 96-day assault on Gaza, we speak with Tariq Habash who last week became the first Biden appointee to publicly resign from the government to protest Biden's support for Israel's war on Gaza. "It was untenable to work for and represent an administration and president that put conditions on my own humanity, that didn't believe that Palestinian lives were equal to the lives of other people," says Habash, a Palestinian American Christian who worked as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Education. He details how Biden employees "across the board" are frustrated with the president's policy on Gaza. "The White House doesn't even know the level of dissent within its own ranks."

[ArielVisionary]

Tariq Habash, I salute you as a man with a moral conscience.

[Parker]

Solidarity with Tariq ❤ Thank you for standing up for what is right. 🇵🇸

[Sbannmarie]

Big props to Tariq and also Amy Goodman for giving voice to Palestine Christians in Israel. Lived there 3 decades ago- thought it couldn’t get possibly get worse. We all are witnessing it has.

[maryavalon]

This "war" is NOT about Hamas but about ethnic cleansing.

[Waday]

There’s no blind eye, they know exactly what they are supporting.

[MdAminulIslam-unpi]

Tariq Habash is a Hero for standing against Zionists. Free Palestine.

[TheShantown]

Great interview. I love how he relates that this is a domestic policy issue as much as it’s a foreign policy issue. Very important point to make when talking about this as Americans.

[strifelord]

Palestinians Christians and Muslims are together. ❤ Free Palestine. It is a light upon the world

[sandrajensen]

I couldn't possibly have less respect for Antony Blinken and the Biden administration for their myopic, self-serving, and dangerous perspective on this conflict.

[celidagolobic]

Tariq I’m with you, many are with you, you speak from the heart and it is highly touching . Free Palestine! Free Palestine! Until then, no one is free. Thank you for being the authentic man you are. God bless you.

[wffhjml]

So full of admiration for him and his principles!

[lenabahou]

its unbearable to hear Blinken speak....Thank you Tariq - Biden has got to go - he is done

[YTChannel]

Hats off to Tariq Habash for standing up for good.

[peesib]

Politicians have SOLD their conscience and morals for MUCH less salaries!!!

[raecrue]

Until us and UK and other countries don't stop supporting isreal this will not unfortunately end, this is extremely sad world we live in,

[lolwealego]

My support for Tariq's move. Well done for quitting genocide Joe's administration

[historyalwayslie]

Israel has the right to be human, but they choose not to be

[EmilieYuki]

I thought people like Tariq only existed in fiction. much respect!!
Biden and Blinken are taking everyone else for clowns. they are the clowns.

[AAA-hvnr]

This is what standing by your conscience looks like. May Tariq Habash be blessed profusely for his actions. We should all enjoin the right and forbid the wrong.

[saus-hd]

Tariq is a true leader. A person with values. I am impressed.