WASHINGTON: US diplomat David Satterfield, appointed by President Joe Biden in October 2023 as the special envoy for humanitarian issues in the Gaza Strip and the Middle East, is expected to resign from his post in the coming weeks, according to reports.
The exact date of Satterfield’s resignation and the reasons behind it have not been disclosed. Satterfield has been at the forefront of leading the US diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
His appointment came amid heightened tensions in the region. Satterfield’s role as a special envoy focused on addressing the urgent humanitarian needs arising from the conflict.
The impending resignation of David Satterfield raises questions about the continuity of US engagement in addressing the ongoing challenges in the Gaza Strip and the wider Middle East.
