Why I quit the Biden administration over Gaza | Lily Greenberg Call | Real Talk

“I could no longer represent this administration… The most powerful person in the world is continuing to back Israel’s actions and also use this framework of Jewish safety.” In a wide-ranging interview, we speak to Lily Greenberg Call, the first known Jewish appointee to publicly resign over Biden’s support for Israel during its ongoing war on Gaza. We speak about her decision to resign, the reaction it sparked, and also reactions from within her own community. Filmed: 28 May 2024 Real Talk is a Middle East Eye interview show hosted by Mohamed Hashem that delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests. Timestamps: 00:15 Intro 00:35 Why did you resign? 02:56 On Jewish safety and Biden 06:37 Falling out with Biden administration 09:42 What’ve you seen behind closed doors? 15:37 Reactions to people dissenting over Gaza? 20:28 Resignations catching Biden administration by surprise? 21:27 Seeing other public resignations 23:05 Trying to change administration’s position 23:54 Conversations with family after resignation 25:08 Those who don’t support your decision 25:56 On her involvement with AIPAC affiliates 32:55 Views don’t represent majority of US Jews 35:20 Time with Biden-Harris campaign 39:13 What should Biden be doing? 40:58 November elections 41:26 What comes after your resignation? 44:05 How will you look back at this period of your life? Subscribe to our channel: Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: Middle East Eye Website: Follow us on TikTok: @middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: