Posted 3/27/2024, 9:05:00 PM
State Dept. Staffer Resigns Over U.S. Inaction on Gaza, Citing Administration's Enabling of Israeli Offensive
- Annelle Sheline, a State Dept staffer, publicly resigned over U.S. inaction on Israeli offensive in Gaza
- State Dept spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed she finished 1st year of 2-year fellowship, did not return
- Miller said there is diversity of views on Gaza policy within State Dept, as in broader U.S. society
- Sheline wrote op-ed citing U.S. enabling of potential "carnage" in Gaza, said can no longer advocate for human rights
- Sheline said she resigned publicly because colleagues urged her to "speak for us" in dissenting against Gaza policy