Longtime Writers Guild member, Dan Gordon, has announced his resignation from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) due to the union's alleged failure to publicly support Israel in the aftermath of recent terror attacks. The screenwriter of the critically acclaimed film 'The Hurricane' expressed his disappointment in a strongly-worded letter sent to WGA West brass Patrick Cannon and Ellen Stutzman, citing the union's silence as "repugnant" and "morally bankrupt wokeism."

Gordon, who is of Israeli-American descent and has previously served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), stated: "I am resigning my membership in the WGA West and electing financial core status because I no longer wish to be a fellow traveler with those who hide behind the fetid veil of a morally bankrupt wokeism and stand silent in the face of a fanatical ideology no less explicit in its genocidal intent toward the Jewish people than that of Nazi Germany."

The screenwriter further criticized the Guild's leadership for failing to condemn what he described as "the worst massacre of a religious minority in the Middle East since ISIS carried out similar atrocities against the Yezidis." He deemed their inaction "appalling" and expressed his deep moral opposition to remaining associated with an organization that does not align with his conscience.

Gordon's resignation comes shortly after President Joe Biden condemned the "barbaric attacks" committed by Hamas against Israelis. The WGA recently ratified a new three-year TV/Theatrical contract with the studios amidst ongoing tensions in the region.

While other industry organizations such as the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and SAG-AFTRA have issued statements condemning the aggression towards Israel, the WGA West and the WGA East have refrained from officially commenting on the tragedy. This decision garnered criticism from prominent showrunners and a letter signed by A-listers expressing support for Israel and their concerns regarding the hostages still held by Hamas and its affiliate groups.

The lack of public support from the writers' guild stands in contrast to the significant contributions made by corporations like Disney, Comcast, and Skydance, who have donated millions in humanitarian relief. Furthermore, top talent, executives, and others within the industry have publicly expressed their support for Israel.

At present, the WGA West has released a statement clarifying its stance on the matter. However, the WGA East has justified its silence by stating that its membership is now composed of 40% journalists, leading the leadership to prioritize issues directly related to the Guild, the industry, and the labor movement.

As Dan Gordon's resignation from the WGA West garners attention, the ongoing discussion around the guild's stance on Israel highlights the complexity of navigating political issues within the entertainment industry.