As protests against the U.S. policy in Gaza unfold on college campuses across the country, the State Department is facing its own protests too.
An Arabic-speaking public affairs official has just resigned over the Biden administration’s approach to the war in Gaza, making her the third such public resignation.
Her name is Hala Rharrit and she’s been with the State Department for 18 years, most recently as deputy director of the Dubai media hub.
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Rharrit spoke with All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly on Monday about why the says the policy is hurting U.S. interests, how she experienced “a lot of silencing” when she spoke out, and what she wants to say to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.Interview highlights
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