Biden political appointee resigns over U.S. support for Israeli assault on Gaza

Last week, Tariq Habash 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.

[janaccardo]

SO proud of you! MANY of us are feeling the exact same way!

[yasman]

Great loss that he resigned from the Department

[marypurcell]

Great interview! A man with a moral compass!

[rinap]

Well done for standing on principle. The Democrats have lost the plot. Its sad to think they have lost any sense of humanity.

[operasinger]

Thank you for standing up for truth and justice.

[laurabrawner]

What a loss…completely support this young man’s decision. But he’s the EXACT type person we NEED in our government. Doubt he’ll be the last to make this decision. Sad times

[garbaabdu]

American have compassion, congrats. All should follow suit

[wandapointer]

Thank you sooo much for standing for wats right, speaking out, and acting upon your beliefs! I'm sooo hurt and angry over this situation that it's just untenable!!!

[SajidKhan-jgbk]

Tariq the great, may he be blessed a billion.Aameen 🤲🤲🤲

[carolharquail]

Thank you Tariq, what they do not seem to understand is the world wants peace, grow up! Honestly!

[wric]

It's just a job, humanity and lives matter more.

[Sulayman.]

'Don't put conditions on my humanity, bro!'

[monsieurcondottiero]

Love and solidarity between all Arabs ✝️❤️☪️

[Sbannmarie]

American here lived and worked amongst Palestine Eastern Catholics in Israel. You, sir, have valor and pride. May God grant you many years!

[lydiavui]

Such a fine, honourable man - Free Palestinians!

[nancyhuston]

Thank you for your courage to live your truth out loud.

[Somedude]

Well done son you didn’t let those corrupt politicians buy your pride and we’re you come from 👏🇵🇸

[cassiemfataar]

You acted on principle, respect. Free Palestine.

[arapahosundancer]

Vote for someone who would cut funding for Israel.

[shahnazsheru]

Thank you for standing out with truth. Ur God's side. May God bless you. Great respect to you sir🙏🙏👍