Israel’s ‘Decapitation’ Strategy, and the Trump Official Who Resigned Over the War

A Trump administration official resigned over the administration's approach to the Israel-Gaza war, specifically objecting to Israel's "decapitation" strategy targeting Palestinian leadership. The resignation reflects growing tension within the Trump administration regarding U.S. policy toward the conflict and Israel's military operations. The official's departure signals internal disagreement over how aggressively the White House should support Israel's current military approach. Israel's targeted killing strategy has drawn criticism from some U.S. officials concerned about civilian casualties and long-term diplomatic consequences. The departure underscores broader divisions within the administration about the scope and direction of Middle East policy under Trump's second term.