Josh Paul resigned from the State Department in October 2023 due to his disagreement with the Biden administration’s decision to rush lethal military assistance to Israel during its war on Gaza. He spent over 11 years as a Director in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, which oversees U.S. defense diplomacy, security assistance, and arms transfers. Previously, he worked on security sector reform in both Iraq and the West Bank, alongside roles in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. Army Staff, and as a Military Legislative Assistant for a Member of the House Armed Services Committee. Josh grew up between London and New York and holds master's degrees from Georgetown University and the University of St Andrews. He is a recipient of the 2023 Callaway Award for Civic Courage and the 2024 MedGlobal Award for Courage