Meet Lily Greenberg Call, First Jewish Biden Appointee to Publicly Resign over Gaza
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We speak with Lily Greenberg Call, the first known Jewish appointee to resign from the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. Greenberg Call was a special assistant to the chief of staff at the Interior Department after being named to the post by President Joe Biden in early 2023, but she quit on May 15 in a four-page letter that slammed Biden’s “disastrous, continued support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” Greenberg Call is at least the fifth high-profile resignation from the Biden administration since October 7. She says her resignation was motivated by her Jewish values. “I feel that I am really living in my Jewishness, in the essence of what I was raised with, by standing up for Palestinians and by demanding their freedom,” Greenberg Call tells Democracy Now!, criticizing Biden and others for pitting Jewish safety against Palestinian rights. “I am so angry at the president that he is using my community as justification for this slaughter, making us the face of the American war machine.”
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Her relatives gone through a genocide and she doesn’t want it to happen to anyone else
true, unlike Netanyahu and Gallant
It already has happened and its happening.
@@skontheroad Read South Africa's case.
@@skontheroad Great way of looking at the world.
It is about the documented war crimes committed by Israel.
In 2024 everything is documented and accessible.
With your logic no case no Genocide would ever be credible, since the people accusing a government of genocide are either being exterminated or "have never been there".
Maybe you are worried that actually looking at it might change your mind.
If on some days 0 on some days 50 aid trucks reach a population of 2 Million, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that they are being starved intentionally.
Btw Israel calculated their caloric intake has let in just enough to not starve the - for years. Now they get a fraction of the already insufficient amount.
There is an organization called "forensic architecture" doing phenomenal work while not being necessarily physically present on scene they are reporting on, using technology and video footage from different angles and metadata to determine facts about scenes. Proximity is not always as relevant anymore.
The UN's special rapporteur has spent years there, she came to the same conclusion.
Many anti-zionist Jews have been opposing the ethnic cleansing for decades.
Just keep your eyes closed and pretend like it isn't happening.
Why do you watch Democracy Now?
Just to leave negative comments, without watching?
Which shows her congruence to truth! ---------- Psalm 27.
I am so grateful for this individual. She is courageous and a strong woman
She is a selfish representation of everything she just accused of the right. Disgusting. Stop the Genocide.
@@cjmerobot1204stop drinking!
It is SO difficult to undo years of indoctrination, bravo to Lily for standing on the side of truth. Bravo!
God bless Lily for insisting on the truth. The world salutes your humanity!
I COMMEND HER MOVE...
This administration SUCKS.
Absolutely 💯 well done. Much Respect
Are going to vote for Trump then?
@@lars277 so you want your Medicare taken away and Social Security and then we lose democracy and get a dictator?
@@lars277No. They're both horrible & only act on behalf of their donors and themselves. There's no difference between them.
@@Lily_of_the_Alley. You’re a fool if you actually think that.
And it’s people with your perspective that gives people like Trump their opportunity to do more than your spoiled ass can imagine because you live IN THE NOW without thinking of where you are going to go up until after it’s to late.
Grow tf up.
Respect to Lily Greenberg Call 🙏
Hats off to this articulate and decent young woman. Lily, your heart is in the right place. God bless you abundantly.
Thank You TO This Brave Good KIND Jewish Lady Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪 God bless and Take care.
Brave and articulate young woman. Voices like these need to be supported and uplifted. Protected.
"Most Zionists don't believe that God exists but they do believe that he promised them Palestine."- Illan Pappe
The hypocrisy of those people is just mind boggling.😂😂😂
Zionists and Jews are not same.
@@MrCrow123 That depends upon what you're talking about. The religion is the same for both.
The education of the two people commenting here is A JOKE.
They believe in “god” just not Jesus being a son of his and prophet.
STFU if you don’t know what you’re talking about
@@christinemann6180 your ignorance on the subject is mind boggling. Lol.
They believe in god. Just not Jesus being his son & prophet.
🙄. Now say that again? lol
If only everyone has the courage to stand up for humanity like Lily Greenberg.... This would be a wonderful peaceful world.. thanks for using your position and voice to bring the truth to light...Your an amazing human being ...
She’s so smart, this is the real Jews not that greasy one the power
Brave and principled woman.
Lilly Greenberg Call - THANK YOU ❤!!! YES! A smart woman with an exceptional message!!
The world has to become a peaceful place. Greed greed greed until when. Every person has the right to live in freedom and dignity.
Ms. Greenberg. Mazahltof. Well done honest and brave soul. Greetings from Egypt. I will never forget celebrating with my Jewish Egyptian neighbours in the fifties and sixties during their Barmidzfahs. Badmidzvahs, Sabbath dinners and true fraternity. We had such fun, we prayed together and shared meals together. We can do this in the Holy Land and start building community based action programs geared towards a rich future for all.
The regional based action programs - blueprinted by Shimon Peres in his Oasis Plan!
This young lady is the exact type of human being we desperately need leading countries.
Especially ours.
We appreciate her bravery coming forward and speaking the truth
"I reject the premise that one people's salvation must come at another's destruction" is absolutely the right thing to say and do. People like Greenberg can make a better world.
I'm sorry but isn't it Hamas that wants to destroy Israel?
Through globalism? 🫣
I feel the same but there seem so many who don't, I feel we are all God's people.
@@theodoresweger4948 Some are still too lockstep and hubristic...
I love this quote too. It should absolutely be made viral!
huge respect for this woman who represents dignity and compassion, the genocide must not be supported by USA administration
The act of this Jewish lady vividly demonstrates that one's sense of humanity can transcend one's personal biasis and prejudices. She is truly commendable. I salute her.
What a brilliant woman. I am truly humbled listening to her. Eloquence personified.
Friendly old Brit: She gave a clear logic unbiased explanation it was a pleasure to listen to her.
Imagine living in a world where you could be arrested or suspended for saying Stop Killing Children, all because you might be hurting the feelings of the killers😢😢😢
Unfortunatly we don't have to imagine.
Being arrested or suspended for saying “Stop Killing Children “ because you might hurt the feelings of the killers has been happening to pro lifers for years.
Already have that with abortionists . Feministsm is satanism
Lily, you are thoughtful, open-minded, wise, ethical, empathetic, and brave. Thank you for setting an inspiring and hopeful example.
Brave lady with humanity❤❤
Why this is never shown on main stream media?!
She is the concience lacking in this administration, true American
So true good question.
As a Muslim I salute this true Jewish lady Lily Greenberg. I see the expression of a great human all over on her face! People must not divide themselves based on religion, race or ethnicity! Rather unite ourselves, live peacefully and help each other to build a great liveable world! Thank you Lily Greenberg! Thank you Amy Goodman to introduce her to us!
I wanted to actually write what you wrote brother. ❤
I don't understand these people that were all in for Genocide Joe and now they're suddenly waking up as he hasn't been exactly the same person for the entire 50 years he has held political office, the information about which was WIDELY AVAILABLE for anyone that cared to avail themselves of it. NOW he's gone "a bridge too far" and they just can't live with the results?! What did you think his results were BEFORE October 7, puppies and unicorns? Come on. We need to hold these people accountable, not throw them parades for their miraculous and courageous stance in resigning. They are the whole reason we got stuck with Genocide Joe in the first place.
Gaza is no ones' business except it's own as is every other country. The US need to back off of the world and so does the UN!! My teenager could run a country much better and much more peacefully!!
Good that you're secular like me
I am pro-peace and coexistence.
She’s educated on purpose, she went looking for the truth even though she was told and raised differently, just like me. The truth is there if you search, or you can choose to just believe everything you are told.
IF you have a good conscience BRAIN... that's all you need for a positive move & change.
Questioning is core to the Jewish faith. That’s the irony and why it should be no surprise to our elders that the majority of young American Jews oppose Israel’s crimes in Gaza
@@LGrian Yes your right, I’m familiar with the Jewish tradition of question and answer, discuss, analysis and back and forth debate, it is the same in the Islamic faith. Another reason why Jews are good attorneys, that’s what you need to be a good attorney. It’s also the difference between a Zionist and a true Jew. The Zionists have given Jews a bad name like ISIS gave Muslims a bad name, we are not those things. Zionists are stealing the history of Jews, defacing all that happened to them, and causing hate. We can say the same for ISIS doing this to Muslims. Creating hate and division is what these psycho’s at the top want to do and using the mass media to do that. It matters because it causes wars and genocide.
Deceit is core to Jewish belief
i searched for the truth and i learned that palestine shouldnt exist
The same thing happen to me as a Dominican with our neighbors from Haiti. In our country, we are "superior" to haitians. History taught in school is always about how they hurt us, and we kicked them out. But after meeting several haitians, listening to their side of the story (the TRUTH), I totally opened my eyes to a different world. I never hated them, but to me, they were the enemy (according to the education provided to me). I think Haitians are amazing people who have had terrible people leading them. I only hope someday they get the blessings they deserve.
As a fellow person who had to unlearn a lot of things that were drilled into me growing up that were just plain wrong, I commend her. It was very difficult for me and I can't imagine it was easy for her.
Deep respect following her jewish values.
A woman with conscience in Biden's government? Unheard of! Hats off to you, young lady!!!
There are at least two other brave ladies "Annelle Sheline" and "Hala Rharrit" 🙂
In leaving she is indeed upholding her oath of serving the american people
You have earned the respect of the people of the the entire world❤❤
Thank God someone has a soul 🙏❤ God bless you Lily God will reward you endlessly for standing up for what is right❤
Highest respect for this intelligent young lady
This woman is a treasure. God bless you Lily!!!!!
She seemingly forgot to mention the 14 previous centuries.
@@Cupcake12347 Why should she? Are these 14 past centuries an excuse for the Nakba, which has lasted for 75 years, and for this last brutal genocide in Gaza? If you were a genuine honest Jewish person (which you obviously are not), you would be ashamed of spreading this kind of Hasbara and supporting a genocidal Israel that consistently perpetuates inhumane policies towards another people, conducting a Nazi-like behavior, that violates all Jewish values, as this young, courageous woman clearly stated.
I can respect someone who changes their mind in the face of irrefutable evidence
Thank you so much for making your eloquent stand!!!❤❤❤ You are a hero.
So much Respect for this lady.
Absolutely agree
She’s a disgrace to her people
And we hope she's making an impact at Mr. Biden.
@@davidradovsky7405 Are you just a dumb tribalist, like all these MAGA trumpsters? The lady exposed the impiety of the modern Zionists.
@@davidradovsky7405Nathanyahou is THE disgrace .
This is what I call a hero, so much respect to her. I can imagine the zionist anger, hatred and seize mentality against her and she still spoke up for humanity. Brave woman. She did the right thing.
Can't agree more! She is a true American hero who upholds the great American values that the founding fathers of this great nation of America envisioned! Unfortunately the political government has failed to do so... alas..
But let's celebrate the courage and bravery of this true American hero Lilly Greenberg!
And, We need to also speak up, against injustice, mass slaughter & oppression too! --------- Psalm 21.
Thank you so much Lily. Brave people like you give us hope. Keep our spirita up in these dark times.
She's risen above the cognitive dissonance and I fully comment commend her for her actions
1776 : Independence from England
2024 : Independence from IsraeI
Haha you see it too
I would argue, that we actually never finalized the divorce from england,.. and they found a way to stay here. every major paper in this country has the royals on the front page more often than not. The prince lives here, and the US SUN was launched right when they moved here. ferguson is heavily involved in many scandals here, as was Andrew. What we are watching might be the Jewish Independence from Israel.
this is a lie. israel is an arm of the american empire not the other way
Right!
Independence of Zionist.
This young woman is really very brave, and strong. Both qualities are necessary to fight fear. As for President Biden, I no longer believe he is a compassionate man: in someone who is truly compassionate, empathy is not selective.
She's virtue signaling. How hard is it to go on Wikipedia for 5 seconds to read that Genocide Joe is a hard-core zionist? Compassion? What a joke.
He was never compassionate. Biden's is an enfeebled, senile old fool who has long outlived his usefulness.
Biden was never a compassionate man.
If one reaches the top of the ruling political clique in the USA - of either establishment party - it's safe to assume they've retired their humanity, if they ever had any - to the exact extent that they refuse to retire from power.
They're all downright horrid.
People need to stop putting vain faith in the suits & ties.
Biden is a neoliberal. We the American voters must deside that authoritarian conservatism and neoliberal everything else has been the rumination of the American Dream. It's time we start over with working-class progressive candidates that truly want to be servants of the entire population as their only object of public service. This two party corporate duopoly system of government fails us and the country at every level.
Unlimited respect to lily Greenberg .🙏🙏🙏
Thank you, Lily...for acting on the principles you were raised with. You're an elegant young lady and people like you are the window to a better future. ♥
Thank you Lily and Democracy Now! for spreading truth and defending humanity.
Truly admirable. A great many thanks for her courage.
What an inspiring lady. Thank you so much for standing up against the madness.
So impressed by this young woman's words & attitude. If only biden had even half the intelligence & wisdom that she has shown! Deepest respect for her from Scotland. Thank you Democracy Now!
Lily, you are unbelievably iconic. I can’t wait to see what you’ll do when the country is ready to heal
she misses VITAL history
@@murrismiller2312
She's hot , and cute , and smart. Make Israel great again !!!!!
Nows the time !!!
Areest satan yahu and let's make ISRAEL 🇮🇱 SAFE
AGAIN !!!
@@murrismiller2312 doubt it x
Respect, sympathy and appreciation, Lily.
Lily, I appreciate your heart and intellect. Carry on, please. We need leadership like yours very desperately.
Ms Greenberg Call is superb: eloquent and persuasive
Thank you Lily for your braveness in speaking up and acting on your convictions.
Lily is an inspiration
Right side of morality & history
Well done! Finally integrity lives!
She may be religious, she may be secular. But the sanctity of the Torah dwells in her heart.✡️✡️✡️🕎🕎🕎
What a great young woman...continued success to her on her journey to create a new path for America.
Thank you Lily for your honest stance for justice. You are a gem for the Jewish community who believes in equality for All.
Thank you Lily Greenberg Call. Thank you Amy and Juan.
The one who still have some conscience and humanity like this lady need to take her steps
“This is Democracy Now, “and it represents what journalism is all about. I appreciate being informed without hiding the truth, the way it is, as Walter Cronkite used to say.
Lol please don’t pretend this is journalism
Democracy Now sucks
I applaud you; you made me proud again to be a Jew.
It takes rare moral fibre to call out what's wrong here.
A lot of Jewish people are speaking out, and have been, long before October 7. I love Amy Goodman for refusing to silence them, like Netanyahu and his allies do.
Proud to be a Jew??? 🥴
@@l.w.paradis2108 "Netanyahu is a contentious liar!" - Leah Rabin
@@stevekaylor5606 My parents loved her.
Here is another, courageous & compassionate, strong woman, able to speak - truth to Power! Our Young adults in the U.S. have a conscience Our older leaders - lack! The struggle for Justice for all, including within Our Foreign Policy, continues! Protest!
-------- Psalms 43 & 91. Americans: Get a spine & speak out!
" Silence is betrayal. " - MLK
A courageous, compassionate, woman, of the highest moral standing. Respect for standing up. 💪💪💪💪
This girl is such an angel. I am overwhelmed
Respect to her.
Thank you for a superb segment
You are on the right side of history. There are always people like sheep following the pro-establishment, pro-war, against people calling for human rights, freedom and justice. May God protect you and reward you and give victory to the oppressed over the oppressors.
Well done Lily!
Brave young Lady! Lily is on the right side of history.
Ms. Greenberg is certainly a person of moral and spiritual values. Too bad not many such people exists in the U.S. administration. The U.S. in not the 'holier than thou' nation it profess to be.
What an admirable young woman. I can't imagine her journey, and the struggle she must have experienced to make this decision, but she is incredibly intelligent, compassionate, and forward-thinking. I'm so sincerely proud of her and genuinely commend her decision. Thank you, truly, for taking a stand for humanity. Like millions around the world, I am also utterly disappointed, heartbroken, and angry with President Biden's complicity of BiBi and the genocide of the Palestinian people. It is without a doubt one of the biggest failures of the US and we will never be able to rectify these actions.
She should be admired by all Palestinians. We salute u from the bottom of our hearts. Long live Lily
Prayers that we will be able to rectify and heal these actions with good people like Lily.
All the best Amy Freeman and all members in Democracy Now
LILY GREENBERG CALL = HOPE
Lily has the opinion that..as Fred Astaire sang "I am Building Up To An Awful Let Down"...US is buliding up to an awful let down...this will not keep us safe, it will not lead to a safer situation for Israel or Jews. That's what I think too, this is not the way to go. / Brave step made by Lily, she followed her conscience and conviction, she had seen both sides.
It's hard to believe that they actually dehumanize people to this great of an extent.
"I'm upholding my oath" says is it all. Few government officials can say the they are doing the same and their are many other government officials plagued by the conflict of choosing between an oath and a promise ...... or saying nothing to save their job and preserving their prominence in government. In essence choosing a paycheck and job over 36,000 human lives and the dehumanization of more than a million others. A very succinct and well spoken women on the broadcast today. Thank you for taking this leap and sharing your words Ms Greenberg!
Utmost respect for this lady and all Jewish and otherwise people who stand against genocide & occupation and for humanity
REVERTE OMNES. MEITETE NEMO. Respect everyone. Fear no one. Wa Salam. Many thanks to this lady. Ms. Lily Greenberg, thank you for your analysis and convictions. May you be successful in all you do.
Great interview thank you.
God Bless You Live Long Lily Your voice of the whole world's Human being 🙏 🙏 🙏🙏❤
I can't overstate how important her message is to other Jewish Americans.
Lily is a woman of the highest dignity. Well done to her. Respect to all the other Jews who have taken a stand against genocide.
Bless you Lily! Your strength brings all of us hope. I say this as an American and as a Palestinian. Much love and respect.
... She speaks the language of DECENCY ....
Spot on ❤
Couldn't agree more with you Lily🙂
I'm happy to hear more and more younger Jews following your path even though it is still not a clear majority.
Wish you the best of luck
what a beautiful human being , Lily Greenberg ❣❣❣
The lying HAS to STOP Mr. PRESENT 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤!
Lily your courage is remarkable...much respect 🇿🇦
Much of support and love for you both, respectful ladies!
Fine mind, ability to learn and change, strong character: these add up to this young woman's CORRECT decision to resign.
Hope what she says is being heard by everyone. Thank you!
This is exactly how I have been feeling.
Some religious people actually read and get it. I am touched by her real values, intellectual curiosity, and empathy. Jewish history does obviously teach about occupation and oppression (Roman occupation), racism, displacement, etc.
The Evangelicals don't get it. They support the atrocities.
THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING YOUR OATH AS TO YOUR CALL.
**STAND TALL**
Critical thinking and open-mindedness is so important for moving forward. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
The lesser of two evils is still Evil .
Dump Trump. Say No to Genocide Joe. Vote Green. Jill Stein for President 💚
Absolutely!
Had Ralph Nader been absent from the 2000 election and those votes had gone to Gore, W would not have been the 43rd president with his unnecessary wars. Though I share your feelings on this issue, I don’t see any strategy in this thinking since history has proven that it fails logic! Trump is counting on 3rd parties to help him win.
Look nobody wants the sanity of Jill Stein more than me but I literally fear another Trump Presidency Shit man I'm old and depend on SSI all the fragile vestiges of FDR's New Deal would be swept away? I hate to say it but a vote for Stein is a vote for the spoiled soiled baby monster Trump.
Had Ralph Nader been absent from the 2000 election and those votes had gone to Gore, W would not have been the 43rd president with his unnecessary wars. Though I share your feelings on this issue, I don’t see any strategy in this thinking since history has proven that it fails logic! Trump is counting on 3rd parties to help him win.
America need more people like Lily Greenberg and the students the world admire you guys
She has a moral compass she lives by, which is very rare for anyone in 'government'
Very courageous woman - even felt this strange tingeling, almost like... hope? Thank you for that!
Wonderful person... Very integer
Much gratitude Ms. Lily❤️
Standing against your family is very difficult too.. props young woman (real one!)🗣️👍