Biden campaign staffers issue letter protesting Israel Hamas war, call for cease fire, end of aid to Israel

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On Wednesday, an anonymous letter was published by over a dozen of President Biden's campaign team members who were recruited for his re-election campaign, expressing their dismay at Biden's handling of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In the letter, which was disclosed on Medium, 17 current staffers called for Biden to endorse an immediate ceasefire amid the conflict, instigated by a sudden attack on unsuspecting Israelis carried out by the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
The staff members stated in their letter, "We, as your employees, feel it is a moral obligation and an electorate necessity for you to publicly demand a halt to the violence." They expressed their concern over the Palestinian fatalities being "inexcusable".
During a meeting in Tel Aviv with the Israeli war cabinet on October 18, 2023, amid the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hamas, President Biden faced mounting pressure from his Democratic Allies and the radical left-wing ‘Squad’, over his decisions regarding Israel.
The letter, penned by the anonymous staffers, points to the death toll of over 20,000 Palestinians, including 8,200 children, labelling it "unpardonable". It further criticised Israel's "random" bombings in Gaza, condemning such actions as fundamentally against Biden's convictions of justice, empathy and respect for human life.
The letter urged Biden to initiate an immediate ceasefire, to terminate unwavering military support to Israel and advocated for a reduction of tension in the area, comprising the release of hostages. The letter further implored the Democratic president to check if Israel's activities in Gaza infringe upon the Leahy Law, which bans U.S. military aid to overseas military services implicated in severe human rights violations.
These aides affirm that the majority of Democrats endorse a cessation to Israel's bombings in Gaza. The letter notes that a significant percentage of young American voters, particularly under 30, a crucial ballots range for Democrats, disapprove of Biden's handling of the Gaza clash.
The letter stresses the importance of being more than just an antidote to Donald Trump. It suggests that for Biden to reinstate support, he must support a ceasefire. Earlier in December, numerous staff members voiced their dissatisfaction with their employer's Israel policy.
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