Hala Rharrit
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Hala Rharrit | |
|---|---|
| The Arabic-language spokesperson of the US State Department | |
| In office September 2006[1] – April 24, 2024[1] | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Deputy | Vedant Patel |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Georgetown University, George Washington University[1] |
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.
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. Her tours include Yemen, Hong Kong, Qatar, and South Africa, among others.[2] She was also the Dubai Regional Media Hub's deputy director based at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai. Prior to that, 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 distinguished 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]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Hala Rharrit". state.gov.
- ^ "US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy". Reuters. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "State Department diplomat resigns in protest of U.S. policy in Gaza". NPR. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ a b "State Department's Middle East spokeswoman resigns in protest of Gaza policy". Anadolu Agency. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-25.