GAZA CITY, GAZA - JULY 20: Palestinian Hamas militants are seen during a military show in the Bani Suheila district on July 20, 2017 in Gaza City, Gaza. For the past ten years Gaza residents have lived with constant power shortages, in recent years these cuts have worsened, with supply of regular power limited to four hours a day. On June 11, 2017 Israel announced a new round of cuts at the request of the Palestinian authorities and the decision was seen as an attempt by President Mahmoud Abbas to pressure Gaza's Hamas leadership. Prior to the new cuts Gaza received 150 megawatts per day, far below it's requirements of 450 megawatts. In April, Gaza's sole power station which supplied 60 megawatts shut down, after running out of fuel, the three lines from Egypt, which provided 27 megawatts are rarely operational, leaving Gaza reliant on the 125 megawatts supplied by Israel's power plant. The new cuts now restrict electricity to three hours a day severely effecting hospital patients with chronic conditions and babies on life support. During blackout hours residents use private generators, solar panels and battery operated light sources to live. June 2017 also marked ten years since Israel began a land, sea and air blockade over Gaza. Under the blockade, movement of people and goods is restricted and exports and imports of raw materials have been banned. The restrictions have virtually cut off access for Gaza's two million residents to the outside world and unemployment rates have skyrocketed forcing many people into poverty and leaving approximately 80% of the population dependent on humanitarian aid. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza conflict, signs of dissent within the current USA administration are becoming increasingly apparent. The recent resignation of a Department of Education official and a letter from numerous campaign staffers urging a ceasefire and a reevaluation of aid to Israel underscore the internal strife over the handling of the Gaza situation.
The departure of Josh Paul, a former career official at the State Department who resigned in protest in October, highlights the significant dissent within the administration. Tariq Habash, another official from the Department of Education who recently resigned, expressed surprise at the number of officials contemplating their own exits. This growing dissent suggests a notable shift in opinions and concerns regarding the current policies.
The emerging discontent signifies a divergence of views within the administration on how the United States should approach and navigate the Gaza conflict. With more officials reportedly considering resignations, there is a clear indication of internal struggles over the USA’s stance.
The public dissent serves as a plea for reconsideration of the current policies, especially in light of their far-reaching consequences on millions of lives. As officials voice their concerns, it remains to be seen how the administration will address these internal divisions and whether any adjustments will be made to its Gaza policy in response to the growing discontent.
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