Overview

• Federal employees from various U.S. government agencies are publicly protesting the Biden administration's policy on the Israel-Gaza war.
• The protests include open letters demanding a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians they claim are unjustly detained by Israel.
• The dissent is unusual in its public nature, with some fearing it could threaten government function and cohesion within agencies.
• The dissent reflects a broader shift in American society, with growing diversity in the federal workforce and changing public opinion on U.S. ally Israel.
• Despite the dissent, the State Department maintains that differing opinions are a strength of the department.