Meet Lily Greenberg Call, First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign over Gaza

We speak with Lily Greenberg Call, the first known Jewish appointee to resign from the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. Greenberg Call was a special assistant to the chief of staff at the Interior Department after being named to the post by President Joe Biden in early 2023, but she quit on May 15 in a four-page letter that slammed Biden’s “disastrous, continued support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” Greenberg Call is at least the fifth high-profile resignation from the Biden administration since October 7. She says her resignation was motivated by her Jewish values. “I feel that I am really living in my Jewishness, in the essence of what I was raised with, by standing up for Palestinians and by demanding their freedom,” Greenberg Call tells Democracy Now!, criticizing Biden and others for pitting Jewish safety against Palestinian rights. “I am so angry at the president that he is using my community as justification for this slaughter, making us the face of the American war machine.”

[lyngruen]

I COMMEND HER MOVE...
This administration SUCKS.

[emiliobello]

Her relatives gone through a genocide and she doesn’t want it to happen to anyone else

[tammysafi]

If only everyone has the courage to stand up for humanity like Lily Greenberg.... This would be a wonderful peaceful world.. thanks for using your position and voice to bring the truth to light...Your an amazing human being ...

[t.nurein]

Hats off to this articulate and decent young woman. Lily, your heart is in the right place. God bless you abundantly.

[AsifAhmed-tbyc]

As a Muslim I salute this true Jewish lady Lily Greenberg. I see the expression of a great human all over on her face! People must not divide themselves based on religion, race or ethnicity! Rather unite ourselves, live peacefully and help each other to build a great liveable world! Thank you Lily Greenberg! Thank you Amy Goodman to introduce her to us!

[julianbluefeather]

I am so grateful for this individual. She is courageous and a strong woman

[ubzuyhe]

Thank You TO This Brave Good KIND Jewish Lady Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 God bless and Take care.

[rafikbaladi]

Ms. Greenberg. Mazahltof. Well done honest and brave soul. Greetings from Egypt. I will never forget celebrating with my Jewish Egyptian neighbours in the fifties and sixties during their Barmidzfahs. Badmidzvahs, Sabbath dinners and true fraternity. We had such fun, we prayed together and shared meals together. We can do this in the Holy Land and start building community based action programs geared towards a rich future for all.

[zombiehampster]

"I reject the premise that one people's salvation must come at another's destruction" is absolutely the right thing to say and do. People like Greenberg can make a better world.

[mercurial]

God bless Lily for insisting on the truth. The world salutes your humanity!

[saffmarohomsalic]

The act of this Jewish lady vividly demonstrates that one's sense of humanity can transcend one's personal biasis and prejudices. She is truly commendable. I salute her.

[uptick]

"Most Zionists don't believe that God exists but they do believe that he promised them Palestine."- Illan Pappe

[SoOthersMayLiveandStuff]

Lilly Greenberg Call - THANK YOU ❤!!! YES! A smart woman with an exceptional message!!

[DavidFischetti-zshw]

This young lady is the exact type of human being we desperately need leading countries.
Especially ours.

[firthm]

Lily, you are thoughtful, open-minded, wise, ethical, empathetic, and brave. Thank you for setting an inspiring and hopeful example.

[l.w.paradis]

What a brilliant woman. I am truly humbled listening to her. Eloquence personified.

[JellyfishHomeVideo]

1776 : Independence from England
2024 : Independence from IsraeI

[azin]

It is SO difficult to undo years of indoctrination, bravo to Lily for standing on the side of truth. Bravo!

[dddiaz]

huge respect for this woman who represents dignity and compassion, the genocide must not be supported by USA administration

[mickey]

Brave and articulate young woman. Voices like these need to be supported and uplifted. Protected.