400 Angry American Officials Over Israel Support.. Details of the Letter of Complaint

 Reports suggest that discontent is mounting in the United States over the "unwavering" support for Israel and the "neglect of Palestinians," even reaching the American government itself.

Following the sudden resignation of an official at the US State Department due to what was deemed "one-sided support" and an increase in aid to Israel during its war with Hamas, signs of an anger wave have emerged within the government regarding the unprecedented support for Israel at the expense of Palestinians.

President Joe Biden's administration approach has sparked anger among many in the Capitol building, as well as among State Department officials, who felt that "the administration's aggression would lead to terrible political outcomes and further long-term violence in the Middle East."

The Israeli newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" mentioned a circulating letter signed by more than 400 American government officials from Muslim and Jewish backgrounds, criticizing the Biden administration for "neglecting Palestinian support." The letter states that "millions of lives are at stake. Our families and our history and religious traditions are deeply rooted in Jerusalem, Israel, and Palestine. As survivors of slavery, the Holocaust, colonialism, war, and repression, we feel compelled to raise our voices at this moment."

The letter continued, "We join members of Congress and the international community in condemning the horrific war crimes committed by Hamas, but at the same time, we mourn for the Palestinian civilians who are suffering catastrophically at the hands of the Israeli government."

It added, "As Muslims and Jews, we are tired of reviving generational fears of genocide and ethnic cleansing. We are tired of leaders who push us to blame each other and exploit our pain and history to serve political agendas and justify violence."

The letter also stated, "If there is bleeding, can we direct our efforts to put an end to the current situation of occupation and violence and find ways to achieve sustainable peace for both Israelis and Palestinians?" According to "Yedioth Ahronoth," the officials signed the letter without disclosing their identities "to protect our personal safety and out of fear of the risk of violence and its impact on our professional credibility."

These words are also echoed in the Senate, where 30 of its members wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken to express their support for the administration's steps to eliminate Hamas so far, but also to "urge him to work for a ceasefire as the solution will not be achieved through military means."

The members wrote that "maintaining Israel's security does not conflict with basic humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza," calling for a role to deliver support to innocent civilians fleeing violence.

Blinken wrote a letter to his staff insisting that the administration's approach to the crisis is "balanced." He wrote, "I know that this time represents not only a professional challenge for many of you but also a personal one. Some of our colleagues in the region, especially among our local staff, have been directly affected by the acts of violence, including the loss of their loved ones and friends."

Blinken continued in his letter, "Even here in the United States, there have been waves of fear and bigotry. While we fully support Israel's right to self-defense, how it does so matters. This means acting in a way that respects the rule of law and international humanitarian standards and taking all possible precautions to protect the lives of civilians."

The Foreign Secretary seemed aware of the prevailing tone of complaint even within his department, adding, "Let us also ensure that we expand the space for debate and dissent, which makes our policies and institutions better."