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Hala Rharrit

Hala Rharrit is an American diplomat, political advisor and former Arabic-language spokesperson of the US State Department. She was also the Dubai Regional Media Hub's deputy director.

Hala Rharrit
The Arabic-language spokesperson of the US State Department
In office
August 10, 2022[1] – April 24, 2024[1]
PresidentJoe Biden
DeputyVedant Patel
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationGeorgetown University, George Washington University[1]

Education edit

Hala Rharrit graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's degree, where she studied in International relations and Middle Eastern Studies at the School of Foreign Service. She earned a master's degree in Arab Studies from the University of Georgetown.[1]

Career edit

Hala Rharrit joined the State Department in 2006 as a political[1] and human rights officer.[2] She was also the Dubai Regional Media Hub's deputy director. She served as the Political and Economic Section Chief at U.S. Consulate Durban, South Africa.[1] She served as the spokesperson for the Middle East and North Africa since August 2022.[1] In April 2024, She resigned after 18 years of service[3] in opposition to the Biden administration's policy on the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas War.[1][4]

Reactions edit

Vedant Patel described Rharrit's resignation as "personal matter" and refused to "delve into the specifics".[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Hala Rharrit". state.gov.
  2. ^ "US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy". Reuters. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  3. ^ "State Department diplomat resigns in protest of U.S. policy in Gaza". NPR. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  4. ^ a b "State Department's Middle East spokeswoman resigns in protest of Gaza policy". Anadolu Agency. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
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