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State Department Arabic Spokesperson Resigned Rather Than Defend Gaza War Policy, Says Hala Rharrit

Former State Department Arabic spokesperson Hala Rharrit says she quit an 18-year diplomatic career rather than defend U.S. Gaza policy to Arab audiences.

September 4, 2026