A former US government insider has taken aim at the country's policy on Israel, citing a growing concern that Washington's role is enabling Israel's aggressive actions in the Middle East.
Josh Paul, a seasoned diplomat who once served as director of congressional and public affairs at the US Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, resigned in 2023 amidst protests over the US government's involvement in Israel's war on Gaza. This move marked a turning point for Paul, who has since co-founded A New Policy, an organization pushing for policy changes to promote greater Middle East peace.
Paul's experience is not without controversy. Having worked closely with policymakers and government officials, he witnessed firsthand how Washington's actions were often used as a tool of coercion by Israel, perpetuating the cycle of violence in the region. This revelation has inspired Paul to dedicate his efforts towards reforming US policy on Israel and Palestine.
One pressing question remains: has Washington learned from its past mistakes? The US government's actions have long been criticized for failing to hold Israel accountable for its human rights abuses in Gaza, among other issues. Paul argues that the lack of concrete change is a sign that policymakers are stuck in their ways, unwilling to confront the harsh realities of US involvement in Israeli politics.
The prospects of a more balanced approach towards Palestine and Israel appear uncertain at best. While organizations like A New Policy continue to push for reform, it's unclear whether the voices of critics will finally be heard by those in power.
Josh Paul, a seasoned diplomat who once served as director of congressional and public affairs at the US Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, resigned in 2023 amidst protests over the US government's involvement in Israel's war on Gaza. This move marked a turning point for Paul, who has since co-founded A New Policy, an organization pushing for policy changes to promote greater Middle East peace.
Paul's experience is not without controversy. Having worked closely with policymakers and government officials, he witnessed firsthand how Washington's actions were often used as a tool of coercion by Israel, perpetuating the cycle of violence in the region. This revelation has inspired Paul to dedicate his efforts towards reforming US policy on Israel and Palestine.
One pressing question remains: has Washington learned from its past mistakes? The US government's actions have long been criticized for failing to hold Israel accountable for its human rights abuses in Gaza, among other issues. Paul argues that the lack of concrete change is a sign that policymakers are stuck in their ways, unwilling to confront the harsh realities of US involvement in Israeli politics.
The prospects of a more balanced approach towards Palestine and Israel appear uncertain at best. While organizations like A New Policy continue to push for reform, it's unclear whether the voices of critics will finally be heard by those in power.
. This guy Paul sounds legit though, he knows his stuff and has some serious credentials under his belt. It's crazy that someone who used to work inside the system can see things so clearly. But what's even crazier is that it took him leaving to realize the harm US policy on Israel was causing.
. But I do hope organizations like A New Policy keep pushing for reform and creating space for more voices to be heard. It's a slow process, but someone's gotta try, right? 
It's like they're enabling this whole mess in the Middle East and no one's talking about it 
Josh Paul is speaking truth to power and I am HERE FOR IT 
He knows firsthand how Washington's actions are being used as a tool of coercion by Israel and it's disgusting 
If only policymakers would listen to his words and actually do something to promote peace in the region, but until then... 
and it's like they're stuck in a never-ending cycle of violence 
- what's the point if we don't learn from our mistakes? 
i mean, paul's right on point 
his experience as a gov insider gives him some serious cred 
but will it make a difference? 
. And what about all the other countries in the Middle East? Are we really gonna stick our neck out for just one side? The situation's so complex 
. If policymakers are truly unwilling to confront the realities of their involvement in Israeli politics, it's unlikely that meaningful change will come from within the system.
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meanwhile paul's organization A New Policy is pushing for real change but it's tough to see how their efforts will translate into concrete policy shifts 
of the US gov't enabling Israel's aggressive actions 
️ to spill about how Washington's been using its power to coerce Israel into doing what it wants 
. It's no wonder he resigned in 2023 
, can you blame him? 
towards Palestine and Israel. But let's be real, it's not going to be easy 
. There are too many powerful interests at play 
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though! They're trying to do some real work 
to promote peace in the Middle East, and that's something we should all be behind 
. We just need to keep pushing 
until our voices are heard 
But at the same time, we also can't just demonize Israel or assume that they're always in the wrong. I mean, it's complicated 
. How do we get policymakers to listen to critics like Paul and actually make some changes? That's the question, right? 
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, at least he's not afraid to rock the boat and call out Israel for what it's doing. I'm so tired of these policy insiders who are more concerned with keeping their jobs than doing what's right 
That would be amazing!