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116 former Biden, Obama officials pen letter backing Biden amid anonymous missives criticizing Gaza policy

By Jacob Magid 14 November 2023, 6:37 pm Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

US President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up as he leaves St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on November 4, 2023. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
US President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up as he leaves St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on November 4, 2023. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)

One-hundred and sixteen former Biden and Obama administration officials have signed onto a letter hailing US President Joe Biden’s support for Israel since the October 7 Hamas onslaught.

The on-record letter follows a series of anonymous letters and memos from more junior-level staffers criticizing Biden’s policy on the Israel-Hamas war.

Signatories of the latest letter include former White House chief of staff Ron Klain, former under secretary of defense for policy Colin Kahl, current members of Congress, 18 former ambassadors and many other former high-level administration officials.

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