Members of the US military, inspired by the actions of Aaron Bushnell and Larry Hebert, have launched a campaign with Veterans for Peace, Appeal to Redress V2, to encourage other active duty military to contact Congress and demand a ceasefire in Palestine. And, 12 government officials who resigned over US policy in Gaza, Palestine and Israel released a statement just before the Fourth of July on the conditions in Gaza and steps that the US government must take to end the genocide in Palestine and repression of dissent at home. Clearing the FOG speaks with a Sargent, who wishes to remain anonymous, and Alex Smith, a former USAID employee who specializes in maternal and child health and international law.
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Sargent Johnson
Alex Smith is a former Senior Advisor at USAID on gender, maternal and child health, nutrition, and infectious disease. He left USAID in May due to the agency’s lack of action and statements recognizing realities in Gaza. This culminated in the sudden cancellation of his presentation on maternal and child health and international humanitarian law in Gaza. His story was reported in the Guardian, CNN, Middle East Eye, and Al Jazeera Arabic. His letter of resignation is available at the Independent.