Joe Kent resigns as National Counterterrorism Center director, cites Israel lobby driving US to war
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Joe Kent resigns as National Counterterrorism Center director, cites Israel lobby driving US to war

19 March, 2026.Gaza Genocide.16 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective immediately.
  • He tied the Iran war to Israeli influence, calling it same tactic as Iraq war.
  • Resignation sparked antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence within the GOP.

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Barrow reported from Atlanta

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