The announcement of Lise Grande as the Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues by President Biden has stirred both skepticism and frustration among critics. Many question the timing of this appointment, coming in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks, which further plunged Gaza into chaos and devastation. Critics argue that while Grande’s credentials may be impressive, her appointment feels like mere grandstanding in the face of ongoing oppression and human rights violations against the people of Gaza and Palestine. They point out that high-level officials from the US, w