Meet Hala Rharrit, First U.S. Diplomat to Quit over Gaza

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Democracy Now! speaks with Hala Rharrit, the first State Department diplomat to publicly resign over the Biden administration’s policies backing Israel’s assault and siege of the Gaza Strip. Rharrit is an 18-year career diplomat who served as the Arabic-language spokesperson for the State Department in the region. “I could no longer be a part of the State Department and promote this policy. It’s an inhumane policy. It’s a failed policy that is helping neither Palestinians, neither Israelis,” Rharrit says. “We are not authorized to send military equipment, weapons to countries that commit human rights abuses. ICJ has determined plausible genocide, yet we are still sending billions upon billions of not just defensive weaponry, but offensive weaponry. It is tantamount to a violation of domestic law. Many diplomats know it. Many diplomats are scared to say it.” She adds, “I read the talking points that we were supposed to promote on Arab media. A lot of them were dehumanizing to Palestinians.” Rharrit also discusses how “corruption” in government allows for arms sales to continue. “I could not help but be concerned about the influence of special interest groups, of lobbying groups on our foreign policy and, as well, on Congress - on the people that decide whether or not some of those shipments of arms get sent. The bottom line is that our politicians should not be profiting from war. And unfortunately, we have some institutionalized corruption that enables that,” she says.
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[@joshmartin125]

Thank you Hala Rharrit! The whole WORLD is WATCHING!!!

[@ghawasarshad225]

I agree, the whole world is watching but sadly that's all we're doing and probably can do. We gave power to the ones who never deserved it and are paying the price.

[@Cross_heart09]

Whole world laughing

[@luisnieves8242]

yes, watching a hammas supporter, shamefull.

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@hughfarr1]

@@ghawasarshad225 We can support the young generation that have the morals to stand against this genocide and the coward politician zionists. Sadly the United States of America does not serve the people of this country..they serve their masters (AIPAC zionists). Foreign lobby = Bribery.

[@jane-ju2op]

Hala Rharrit speaks clearly and directly. I hope others follow her humane and dignified example

[@scalarnai]

Hala Rharitt's bosses are akin to rabid dogs,

[@junebrilly5302]

​@scalarnai what a disgusting, inhumane and clueless comment

[@MMMM-bv4ou]

Wishful thinking....the US government is just a vile merchandise for sale to the highest bidder.

[@jacksimon1978]

What about Ukraine close to one million???. 😢😮!.

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

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[@JenniDickerson-ip9rp]

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[@LucasWilliams257]

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[@EllenJessica-pg2dv]

Wow that's nice She makes you that much!! please is there a way to reach her services, I work 3 jobs and trying to pay off my debts for a while now!! Please help me.

[@aromero385]

This lady diplomat is a person of principles and values.

[@paulokabulevu3304]

Thank you resigning. The USA doesn't need you. You did not even talk about the attack or Israel. Good riddance to bad rubbish. And Israel will always win because God is with them. Get real lady and get lost. Nobody needs you.

[@loo6837]

“When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals.” ― Edward Snowden

[@Alois-jd6zr]

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks is slowly dying in Belmarsh, London.

[@markgood9453]

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[@lynnmeyers10]

It is Not genocide. Palestinians were publicly praising Hamas after they broke their ceasefire and bombed Israelis. on October 7,2023. That is incomprehensible unless you realize Palestinians want the end of Israel and don't care how they get it or they would flee the region; however, other Muslims have made it clear they don't want them. That is a political decision and certainly not Humane. How will it end, if Palestinians won't or can't sit down with recalcitrant, dishonest members of Hamas heads and Israelis and seek a truly peaceful situation. But diplomat, the AntiAmericanism was always there or there'd been no 911. She should have resigned. Since the Palestinians approved of Hamas attacking Israel and taking hostages, they led their families into this apocraphical narrative by supporting and dwelling with terrorists. They blame the victims, Israel, and praise the Arabic perpetrators, Hamas and Hezbollah. The fact they killed the press members shows that they aren't wanting them to report the truth to the West. Her attitude seems naive, although some of it has merit, but her expectations will not be met due to terrorism and antisemitism. That this is unfortunate for all involved is absolutely correct, esp. The world and ALL INNOCENT CIVILIANS!

[@eliabra4291]

@@Alois-jd6zrgood!!

[@BOZ_11]

@@eliabra4291 Talmud Quote:- Avodah Zarah 37a:1 "The Gemara explains the reason for this opinion: Since a nine-year-old boy is fit to engage in intercourse, he also imparts ritual impurity as one who experienced ziva. Ravina said: Therefore, with regard to a female gentile child who is three years and one day old, since she is fit to engage in intercourse at that age, she also imparts impurity as one who experienced ziva"

[@sagisli]

Standing ovation for Ms Hala Rharrit,. I hope your courage is an inspiration to your colleagues and they step up and speak out as well.

[@grahamjones5400]

It took her 18 years to figure out something I figure out at age 18 years. It's kinda hard to not notice.

[@irisvillanueva3045]

For short Hamas uses civilians as human shields so everyone will expect a disastrous response.

[@EricForney-uz4iz]

This woman is a HERO. Period. Full Stop. Everything she said is spot on.

[@Broken_robot1986]

It's nuts how many people don't believe what Israel is doing.

[@higgins007]

It's nuts how many people don't believe the true nature of what they are up against.

[@g60rado12]

@@higgins007 what are they up against? have you been there?

[@thankful7]

Everyone forget what hamas did. Be careful...hamas is already in your neighborhood, because of the open borders. Wonder what u all is going to say when what happend on the October 7th is going to happend in your neighborhood....

[@higgins007]

@@g60rado12 Yes.

[@sjbesq1]

It's hard to listen to Biden and not have utter disrespect for him. What a terrible human being.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

He is the lowest. He is completely IMMORAL, and for sale to the highest bidder. From what we're observing, he'd do the same to American citizens if the price is right. I voted for Biden, (as the lesser of 2 evils); I did not vote for Netanyahu or AIPAC.

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@frankiewally1891]

and remember this; before the world Biden is the America! aren`t you just disgusted with such a criminal being in the White House?

[@flixfan1]

Keep it up and you'll have Trump ending the two-state solution, cutting off Palestinian aid and encouraging Israel to "Finish the job." Progressives obviously care less about Gazans than Biden.

[@wallihaley5194]

And what is your opinion on Hamas whose charter calls for the destruction of Israel and its people?

[@gunayorbay]

this is what true patriotism looks like

[@katong1953]

Biden is the opposite of Hala Rharrit. So what is he?

[@katong1953]

@gunayorbay. My post comparing Biden to Hala was swiftly censored. The truth hurts.

[@RobinHerzig]

Absolutely ✊

[@junebrilly5302]

Mine was taken down also, and many times! Utube's censorship is Shameful. No problem with far right gobshites but pro Palestinian comments are "disappeared". SHAME ON UTUBE

[@abdulelah9726]

She is the best example. Actually, she blew my mind. Still, there are morals ❤

[@philipd3188]

This is what speaking truth to power looks like.

[@chrisd_man2156]

This is what a traitor looks like.

[@lisag.392]

Thank you Hala Rharrit for standing up for what is right, condemning the horrific wrongdoing and showing such great moral courage. Thank you for having the courage and strength of character to speak the truth.

[@adriennef4637]

Sister Rharrit, I'm so EXTREMELY proud and GREATFUL for standing up for all of us that can't. Your bravery, strength, and sheer stubbornness has me crying , smiling, and cheering you on with my whole heart. Thank you. My family and I send prayers of protection, strength, safety, and peace in your home and heart. You did good my girl!❤✊🏽❤✊🏽☮️🕊🥰

[@kelivuyi]

Amen 🙏 to that. I am Christian Catholic and I put the the sign of the cross for your protection. Jesus Christ died so you don't have to

[@latrekistaboricuablogger7421]

@@kelivuyi religion is part of the problem - or did you conveniently forget that?? if folks focused on their humanity INSTEAD of brain washing religion, the world would be a kinder place.

[@badger1296]

@latrekistaboricuablogger7421 Dude, I am a militant atheist. That said, I know that attacking people's beliefs, especially when they are giving love and support, is a fool's errand. It won't change a mind and it makes you look cruel.

[@scottgallagher3886]

@@latrekistaboricuablogger7421 the Israeli Palestine conflict is not one of religion its one of colonizer vs colonized there are christian muslim and jewish palestinans who have been terrorized by the Israeli government

[@GrannyRalls]

Absolutely 💯percent correct!​@@scottgallagher3886

[@alexglanz7406]

Respect to Ms. Rharrit -- her strength and honesty is truly American.

[@concernedrn2844]

Entitled woman living in a free wealthy western society quits well paying job. This is news? It would be news if she decided to move to an Islamic dictated country where the things she so easily discarded were not an option in the first place.

[@ubroc]

Ms. Rharrit is an arab in the tank hamas. Her crediblity is rightly to be questioned. Her own double standard of condemning Israeli self defence without talking about hamas' responsibility to even accept a ceasefire speaks loudly

[@lawrence809]

She is a jew hater. Tell her and her morals to move to Gaza.

[@renatelittlejohn177]

She made my day. It is great to hear that many people would resign if they could for personal reasons.

[@Thiscannotbetruebutitis]

Indeed. Despite of all the bought politicians there are many visible and invisible Americans that have strong ethics and COURAGE. Please come and visit Germany. Perhaps you can inspire some diplomats snd other officials to follow yor example ❤

[@kurtdunbar912]

Thank you Hala. You did the right thing. Your conscience is clear unlike Genocide Joe.

[@denniskovach6946]

Your taxes helped pay for those weapons so your just as responsible heck you probably even voted for Biden huh!

[@silvanaalizzi9607]

Hala Rharrit thank you for the awareness in seeing "beyond what is seen", for your courageous but coherent gesture with your feeling "too uncomfortable" in the old safety zone. 0:45 0:48 0:50

[@Kobenoz]

This is inevitable; every sane person in the US government would resign. It's scary to imagine what kind of government will emerge from the rest of the people who choose to remain in it...

[@EyeC33]

What you said!

[@Milaperadotti]

Exactly I’m so ashamed of my country and especially the way they’re covering these young protesters. The mainstream media is villainizing them. It’s disgusting.

[@santosteffano]

it really is scary

[@lascreen3198]

The US government is a plutocracy. Jews are well represented amongst the financial elite and therefore achieve pro Israel policy…currently genocide.

[@Rhythmicons]

One thing that shocked me but didn't surprise me during the previous administration was just how many low life scumbags willing to do whatever evil to get a taste of power.

[@paulyortiz2558]

We are speechless. I cannot believe what we are witnessing. It really is an inhumane policy and most of the world is praying for a ceasefire now.

[@YOKokob]

To late for a ceasefire this is it, ether Israel or Palestine ones gotta go and I’m feeling like Israel is so to be not-real

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - Nelson Mandela an example - Resisting a Apartheid State - Is Terrorism or Courageous?

[@ubroc]

If only hamas would accept the ceasefire on the table instead of watching their people die by the bushel every day while they negotiate over how long the ceasefire is for and how many hostages they can keep.

[@patriciadassier6792]

@@ubrocIf only Israel would stop all criminal and inhumane acts and US would stop sending billions of $$ to enable genocide!

[@littlenumy]

​@@ubrocH*amas is right. no more delusions about the israhelian genocidaire regime ...no diplomacy is possible with those supremacist killers. Ha*mas wants their prisonners out of israhel prisons, this is the least they can ask for.

[@jjkk8974]

Remaining true n honest to self, US values n humanity is the highest quality in any employee or representative. She should be given Noble prize. Unfortunately, many of us are falling victim to these admirable characteristics n qualifies...and face unemployment, even poverty... but at least, we have a clean n clear conscience. She made me cry...coz still there are humans like her. Thank you both for standing for high standards of honesty. Love

[@taylorrae3947]

The first time I heard companies can make new employees sign anti-BDS clauses in their contracts, I didn't know anything about Israel as a state, and I was pissed. BDS is what we do when we don't like/are upset with people ALL THE TIME. Denying Americans' free speech on BDS of Israel BEFORE OCT7th was already an issue. And you can see how it's even worse now, with the crackdowns on Pro-palestine protests at universities.

[@jjkk8974]

Thank you for sharing. Love

[@jessebarnett4612]

I worked with the State Department as a contractor for approximately 7 years and they were completely incompetent regarding foreign policy and cultural integration.

[@71suns]

SHE SAID IT OUT LOUD. BRAVO.

[@user-jj8pj8yb5j]

This lady will still be able to.look at herself in.a mirror without feeling the shame and guilt from enabling a genocide

[@edmundsim6251]

She gives up a career. Credits to her. She is above many of us.

[@paulyortiz2558]

Yes I agree. It took courage to stand by what she believed in. Many are thinking this way but there seems to be a veil of silence wrapped around this situation,I just don’t get it. We must speak what is in our hearts.

[@laryjohnson5736]

No stupid, she is just a terrorist supporter. Defending yourself against terrorist is not genocide. Palestine is not a country.

[@sthomjoseph1058]

I'm curious where is all the fkg hate for hamas terrorists? All this hatred for Israel but no blame being put on the terrorists who would not care about people in America protesting them but lucky for them they r not being blamed for anything right?

[@sthomjoseph1058]

I see she doesn't have anything bad to say about the terrorists running Gaza. Of course not it's all Israel's fault right?

[@user-hq8sw3oh4b]

Ms. Hala Rharrit resignation from US, foreign services shows proven the failed misguided directions of US, foreign policy. She's honorable woman calling out and resignation her coniousneous objectors cases highly respected civil services for the last 18 years in foreign policy.

[@fidelmontagu7262]

This Women had the courage to speak out, bless her... Thank you for standing up for what is right Hala Rharrit. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gcmlrd12]

Thank you Hala Rharrit you are on the right side of history. Hopefully, your future will find an Administration with integrity as a base for diplomacy.

[@upstny]

The cold-heartedness of the President simply saying "No" he won't change his policy in the region, is stunning

[@71suns]

AIPAC and other Zionist extremists lobbying organizations HAVE THE US GOVERNMENT INORDINATELY KOWTOWED. IT'S DISGUSTING BEYOND WORDS.

[@lawrence809]

Then don't vote for him again. If you arent in the US bud out.

[@PeteSchult]

He was Jim Crow Joe before he was Genocide Joe, just sayin'

[@MA-sk4fg]

With the right people he is agressive (NOOO) but with Natanyahu he is like a pussy cat.

[@tag4789]

The deal Biden must have struck is for him to stay the course while knowing that it will cost him the re-election but allow him to avoid prosecution regarding Burisma etc. after he loses the election.

[@ougmass]

Standing with Hala. Your courageous decision shows how much you care.

[@chrisd_man2156]

Israel has a right to defend itself over terrorists. The 2 state "solution" was never a solution, nevertheless Israel tried to appease western interests in the name of peace. For their efforts at peace Israel was rewarded with multiple terrorist attacks and a hostage taking murdering spree of innocent civilians. Now you stop assisting Israel in its defense and break multiple treaties and agreements. Clearly biden is working for hamas.

[@donnavorce8856]

THANK YOU Hala for your work.

[@francegiacomelli7454]

There are very rare people of honor and bravery like you ! My deepest admiration for you!

[@JS45678]

Ms. Hala Rharrit is not only an American Heroin & Patriot but she, like Democracy Now, has restored my faith in humanity by not only being on the side of Truth but also being on the right side of history. 🙏🙂

[@D121346639m]

Heroin

[@jo-annerichardson34]

@@D121346639m Just add the e on heroine or else it is spelled like the drug. She is indeed a heroine. ❤❤

[@grmpEqweer]

​@@D121346639m Heroine. Her o in is the d r u g. Although they do sound the same...

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@D121346639mYou are full of SHITE

[@ironandzinc]

Brown nose much?

[@rishtunkhwa8990]

God bless you Hala and those responsible for your upbringing with such high humane values.

[@COCOBALMCOLOMBIANBEAN]

We in Colombia are horrified of the actions of USA and Israel we as nation we lost respect for them. We are not longer look up to them. It is shameful and disgusting

[@richdavis7621]

How do you feel about Hamas?

[@COCOBALMCOLOMBIANBEAN]

@@richdavis7621 we are not pro Hamas nor against Jewish just against the baby and innocent people killers. We are pro humanity not in favor of genocide at all

[@fehlrock]

@COCOBALMCOLOMBIANBEAN Columbia needs to end the heavy-handed USA control of your government !

[@hereforthechips7710]

Ask the 100s of thousands of your people who are in the US illegally how great this place is.

[@thankful7]

You really must HATE what hamas did to the people of gaza and israel the last 20- years????

[@claudemagnan4043]

Thank you Hala Rharrit. for your courage, honesty and humanity. Thank you Democracy Now! FREE PALESTINE❤️🇵🇸🍉

[@lawrence809]

Hala please get on a one way plane to Gaza. Enjoy your stay.

[@benpiva2613]

@@lawrence809 And take the rest of the terrorists with you

[@Method9]

@@lawrence809 You know who else deported people into genocides? Used a lot of trains?

[@faniarethas2716]

@@lawrence809 Lawerence, get one way ticket to Germany, your fascist friends!

[@ironandzinc]

Hala needs to go home to gaza.

[@doncapone8156]

She is wonderful. And courageous addressing each question directly and forthrightly with complete transparency. I repeat she is wonderful. Bless your baby.

[@issamsaqer1163]

Thanks for your straightforward remarks

[@doncapone8156]

It is my privilege to experience such competency excellence and courage. She will help to deliver us from the mediocrity of the current regime thank you.

[@KD-my6lo]

Thank you Hala 🙏🙏🙏

[@Ash19877]

"Thank you for standing with humanity against genocide. Our government should spend money on our own people, not on a foreign country that is committing genocide. Why are Israelis are begging for our money?

[@denniskovach6946]

😂. Israel is not begging for money.😂 Mr. Biden is just giving it to them. They could win that war without any U.S.A. support.😂 Go get your facts right next time you write dumbshit. First off Israel provided Gaza with food, electricity, just for Gaza to bite the hand that fed them. Ukraine is another story. Seems as soon as they removed religion from schools people suddenly became even more stupid with one less topic to learn got to start to wonder how can that be.

[@aroojmalik6955]

Amazing diplomat. Salute to her courage!

[@abdulhalimyeo]

The US house of glass has been shattered.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - Pledging unconditional support - To a State whose policies are - Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Dehumanization,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Democratic or Nazi?

[@ubroc]

That is the political n arritive that hamas started this war for and why the continue to reject a ceasefire. It is a false narritive that will only last until the next martyrdom operation attrocity

[@BeTheChange99]

​@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings ​Please truly think about what @humanbeingsRthinkingbeings has written. The american experiment system is not yet broken, it can be repaired. Our system still has the potential to recognize the politicians that will put others before themselves!!! And we still have the capacity to put them as our representatives!!! And then we legally pass the regulations that make us act more ethically. The past decades have been used to slowly remove regulations. Awakening is a must for everyone! Recognize the One Media brainwashing and rid yourselves of the brainwashing.

[@pamelahays-lx1to]

And Den of Thieves & Mobsters! God Bless, Ms. Rharrit for having a Conscience! What is wrong with this "picture" Folks, when the troops have higher ethics, than their Generals/Leaders?! Empire is falling, at an accelerating rate! Don't You want some accountability for Our tax dollars?! ------ Psalm 23.

[@azalia423]

The American House (of Aipac representatives) has just passed a bill to silence criticism of Israel.

[@so2bk]

Thank you for standing up for the right decision you made.

[@jologo18]

I salute the integrity, the humanity and the courage of this diplomat for her resignation on principle after apparently doing all she could to relay her concerns through internal channels. Shame on Blinken and Biden for continuing to blindly pursue a failed, hypocritical, morally-bankrupt and ultimately counter-productive policy.

[@chrisd_man2156]

Israel has a right to defend itself over terrorists. The 2 state "solution" was never a solution, nevertheless Israel tried to appease western interests in the name of peace. For their efforts at peace Israel was rewarded with multiple terrorist attacks and a hostage taking murdering spree of innocent civilians. Now you stop assisting Israel in its defense and break multiple treaties and agreements. Clearly biden is working for hamas.

[@northwhitakers]

Thank you Hala!!! You have no idea how much this means to Americans against genocide ❤

[@csharpe5787]

It’s not just in the region it’s all around the world. I’m British and I’m horrified.

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@asa1973100]

Islamic Logic Offended By: Cartoons & Criticism Not Offended By: Rape Slavery Pedophilia Beheadings Honor Killing Hostage Taking Genital Mutilation Suicide Bombings Burning People Alive Would you like to add a few quotes from the Quran on killing none believers and talking slaves etc . If you like, I’ll be more than happy to share them with you

[@jeffreydennis3267]

Islam is a made up fake religion, that didn't come about until 1300 years ago.

[@asielmundo]

​@@ahmedkamel7065are you preaching to everyone in KZbin ?

[@asielmundo]

​@@ahmedkamel7065trust me nobody wants to be force to listen about religion any.

[@trudilm3864]

'Our politicians should not be profiting from war'... How I agree!

[@user-fe9ny9zu4v]

Keep it up you are doing amazing job ,the rest of the media will hold they heads in shame.

[@69Solo]

@1:30 Not the right to cause chaos? Who the hell gave him right to kill people on the foreign land? This dude should be in jail.

[@MA-sk4fg]

He is the WORST president ever existed. Trump will look a saint beside Butcher Biden.

[@gillps5130]

I know. He's beyond belief. He is a nightmare.

[@mauracassidy1762]

ZIONIST ISRAELIS HAVE ATTACKED THE PEACE CAMPS WITH VIOLENCE. WE ALSO KNOW THAT ZIONISTS / ISRAELIS HAVE INFILTRATED THE PEACE CAMPS IN ORDER TO SHOUT VIOLENT RHETORIC TO TRY TO GET THE PEACE / ANTI APARTHEID PROTESTERS BLAMED ! ! THERE IS EVEN A VIDEO OF A ZIONIST KAREN WALKING HER DOG INTO THE MIDDLE OF A SPREAD OUT GROUP OF PROTESTERS WHO WERE PAYING NO HEED TO HER - AND SHE PHONED THE POLICE SAYING THAT SHE IS SURROUNDED AND THEY WONT LET HER MOVE - SHE DEMANDS THAT THE POLICE SEND HELP TO HER ! ABSOLUTELY, INSANE AND DESPICABLE BEHAVIOUR - THE VIDEO OF HER WASTING POLICE TIME - SHOULD GO VIRAL ! ! THE POLICE ARE THE SOURCE OF VIOLENCE - THEY ARE PAID BY THE U.S. BUT TRAINED BY THE ISRAELI IDF ! ! ZIONISTS ARE CLAIMING THAT CRITICISM OF ISRAEL IS ANTI SEMITISM - THIS IS TOTAL B.S. ! ! ! ! ZIONISM IS A POLITICAL, SECULAR, COLONIAL, APARTHEID BRUTAL REGIME IT DOES NOT REPRESENT ALL JEWS ! ! EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THE CLEAR EXPLAINATION OF WHY RELIGIOUS JEWS CONDEMN ZIONISTS AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL - IT IS EXPLAINED BY RABBI FELDMAN IN AN INTERVIEW WITH MIKO PELED - ON THE MIKO PELED CHANNEL ON KZbin. MIKO IS THE SON OF A FAMOUS ISRAELI GENERAL WHO TURNED AWAY FROM ZIONISM AND SUPPORTS PALESTINIAN RIGHTS ! ALSO WATCH ANOTHER INTERVIEW BY MIKO - AN INTERVIEW AND TRULY HORRIFIC TESTIMONY OF A PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST - MUNTHER AMIRA - WHO WAS ARRESTED BY THE ISRAELI ARMY AND THE BEATINGS, BRUTALITY, DEPRIVATION AND HUMILIATIONS WHICH HE ENDURED - IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW ABOUT THE CRUEL, VICIOUS, DEPRAVITY WHICH PASSES AS ISRAELI ARMY SERVICE. EVERY ASPECT OF HIS ACCOUNT CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF EXTREME VIOLENCE - EVEN DURING HIS ARREST - HIS BROTHER WAS ATTACKED AND BEATEN UNCONCIOUS BY THE SOLDIERS AND HIS 13 YEAR OLD SON - A CHILD - WAS SET UPON BECAUSE HIS TSHIRT HAD A PALESTINIAN SYMBOL ON IT ! MUNTHER WAS HANDCUFFED AND DRAGGED AND THROWN INTO AN ARMY VEHICLE AND BEATEN AS HE LAY BOUND ON THE FLOOR - THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS WALKED ON AND STAMPED ON HIM ! THEN THE BEATINGS BEGAN AND HE WAS DRIVEN AROUND FOR HOURS BEING BEATEN AND THREATENED WITH DEATH ! ! THE SOLDIERS SAID THEY WANTED A SHOW AND HE WAS BLINDFOLDED AND FORCED TO STRIP NAKED AND TO DANCE FOR THEM - AND FORCED TO MOVE AND RAISE HIS LEGS LIKE A PERFORMING ANIMAL AS THE SOLDIERS LAUGHED AND JEERED HIM AND SAID THEY WERE VIDEOING HIM ! BASICS LIKE A BLANKET OR BEDDING AND FOOD WERE THE WORST OR WITHELD ALTOGETHER. THE ONLY FOOD WAS THE WASTE THAT THE SOLDIERS HAD LEFT ON THEIR PLATES PUT INTO A BLENDER AND THEN A TON OF SALT ADDED TO MAKE IT EVEN MORE INEDIBLE. WHEN THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS REQUIRED MUNTHER AND THE OTHER HOSTAGES - ( THEY HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH ANYTHING OR FOUND GUILTY OF ANYTHING ! ) TO GO ANYWHERE - THEY WERE FORCED TO WALK ON ALL FOURS - LIKE ANIMALS ! ! ONE YOUNG MAN WAS SENT MAD BY THE INHUMAN ABUSE & TORTURE & THREATS - WHICH THE ISRAELI SOLDIERS DID FOR THEIR OWN AMUSEMENT - CLIMBED THE FENCE AND THREW HIMSELF OFF IT AND WAS LAYING SERIOUSLY INJURED ON THE GROUND AND WHEN THIS WAS REPORTED TO ISRAELI ARMY GUARDS - ALL THE HOSTAGES WERE BEATEN AND HAD THEIR MATRESS & BLANKET TAKEN AWAY ! GUARD DOGS ARE REGULARLY SET UPON THE PALESTINIAN HOSTAGES ! THE INTERVIEWEE GOES INTO DETAIL ABOUT THE CONDITIONS AND THE ABUSE AND THE INTERVIEW IS A HARD WATCH BUT NECESSARY TO UNDERSTAND THE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS WHICH THE ISRAELI ARMY CARRY OUT 24/7 AGAINST HELPLESS PALESTINIAN PEOPLE. IT WAS 6 WEEKS BEFORE HE COULD FIND OUT IF HIS FAMILY WAS STILL ALIVE AND HE WAS LUCKY IN THIS BECAUSE HE WAS ABLE TO SEE A LAWYER WHO WAS ABLE TO RELAY THIS INFO. THE MAJORITY OF THE HOSTAGES ARE COMPLETELY CUTOFF AND KNOW NOTHING AND ARE BEYOND DESPERATE AND CAN BE KEPT FOR 6 MONTHS WITH NO REASON GIVEN - THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT TOLD WHERE THEY ARE OR ALLOWED TO VISIT THEM. THE ISRAELIS DO NOT EVEN ALLOW THE RED CROSS / RED CRESCENT TO VISIT THE JAILS WHERE PALESTINIANS ARE KEPT, ABUSED AND TORTURED WITH INPUNITY ! THIS IS WHO AND WHAT THE ISRANAZIS ARE AND WHAT THE US TAXPAYER FUNDS - A FEW DAYS AGO CONGRESS APPROVED A NEW GIFT OF $26 BILLION FOR ISRAEL - WITH NOT ONE CONDITION ATTACHED - THIS IS IN ADDITION TO 100 + SHIPMENTS OF ARMS INCLUDING THOUSANDS OF 2000 POUND BOMBS AND TANK SHELLS & FIGHTER JETS etc SENT BY THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO FUEL THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA - WHILST THEY ALSO FUND THE ARMING OF THE ILLEGAL ISRAELI SETTLERS AND ISRAELI ARMY IN THE WEST BANK AND THE HUGE ILLEGAL ISRAELI SETTLEMENT BUILDING PRIGRAMME - 2023 SAW THE BIGGEST BUILDING PROGRAM SINCE RECORDS BEGAN - ALL AGAINST A BACKDROP OF ETHNIC CLEANSING / SETTLER VIOLENCE AND ISRAELI ARMY OF OCCUPATION VIOLENCE ON INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES. ISRAEL IS A LAWLESS STATE WHICH HAS DESTROYED THE RULES BASED ORDER ! !

[@hkiani6853]

Well done to all those American vote for him before and all ignorant attitude American that will vote for him again, and again.

[@andrewwentzel]

If a protest doesn’t cause chaos then it really isn’t a protest. BLM protests not only caused chaos… but they caused property destruction and even violence. Those protests were celebrated. Why the double standard? Obviously Palestinian (and Muslim lives in general) don’t matter.

[@karenazimi7088]

I give her all the credit in the world because she quit for the Palestinian Genocide!

[@ubroc]

Even she doesn't call it genocide

[@chrisward4576]

@@ubroc They need a dictionary

[@francih923]

what genocide

[@BradloRaul]

Yes! A brave person sacrificing for her integrity!

[@katong1953]

@francihaskell. If you use your ears, you would have heard tbe diplomat who resigned talking about the ICJ's ruling. If you use your eyes, you would have seen the G-murders on your screen 24/7. If you had read the Genocide Convention, you would not have the need to ask "what genocide". If you had done none of the about, get yourself an education beyond empire propaganda.

[@N_Harkin]

Brava!!!! Thank you, Ms. Rharrit for speaking out and making your sacrifice for what you KNOW to be right.

[@gracie5169]

Much respect to Hala for telling the truth. Thank you!

[@stitchcrafter]

What a great interview! I applaud her for her openness and honesty. We need more voices like this speaking out.

[@Julia-rz1dc]

Thank you for speaking out Hala Rharrit and thank you, Amy, for interviewing Ms Rharrit as the first news program that did so. All of this time I have worried so much about this terrible message that the West is sending to the world which is that the life of a Palestinian person is worth less than that of an Israeli person whereas in truth all human beings' lives are universally priceless and our first priority must always be to save and protect all lives. Sending that message is so dangerous, so hurtful and so backwards that it beggars belief that people like Biden and Blinken continue on this evil and sick path! Will they ever open their eyes?? It's hugely dangerous for future world peace what is happening right now as the West is losing all credibility.

[@republica7337]

Yes, the West is losing all credibility. And it gives the critics and haters more ammunition to not trust the West.

[@conservativelatinausa9005]

Hala, you have a beautiful soul😢😢🥹🥹💖💖standing up for what is right! We must continue to speak out, we will not be defeated.

[@nazettaoufik231]

Thank you Hala Rharrit for speaking the truth ❤❤

[@docholiday8029]

Jews and others against genocide are patriots, not Jew haters. Right side of history and morality.

[@andrearenee7845]

Being against genocide is valid. but patriotism like nationalism isn't. It's human decency which Israeli leaders have 0 of. The US will not react because they are racist, divided, and we are in an election year. Zionists are brainwashed ,and they brainwash. NO EXCUSE. Look at what GW Bush Sr. and Jr. did...Illegal wars for oil. It's why the US hasn't respected the laws guided by the ICC. BUt they will. For it will effect our economy when countries start pulling away, and leaving the US with the bill, which will fall on our youth, and with no jobs. Europe is starting to.. And once global warming hits full force, no monies for re-building because Biden and the 45th's bankrupt mentality by the military over expenditures. It's going to be a wakeup call that will rock the world. Much like a second coming... the Zionists are trying to bring on, in their behavior. You watch. Buyer, beware.

[@EyeC33]

Crazy how the Nazis said the same thing!

[@gritred5500]

Who makes the most effort, the most sacrifices for peace in this "right side of history" of yours?

[@1BigCREE1Redtail]

Correction. The N.S. were supportive of Palestine. The problem was and is Bolsheviks. Search "Holodomor and Iosef Stalin".

[@zeanjinsan]

@@gritred5500 Obviously not you. 👉Go back to kindergarten and learn what is humanely right and what is not.💥

[@bernadettedunn6129]

This woman is so spot on. I can’t understand why the US Government refuses to accept that this is making America so much less safe and for what? Because our leaders are afraid of Israel? Truly who is the superpower? I’m so disgusted with our leadership. I never thought I’d feel this way about this country of which I was always so proud and grateful to have been a part of. I’ve never been more ashamed of our government.

[@Salman-sc8gr]

Because the "elite" are Jeffery Rapestein clients

[@republica7337]

Truly who is the superpower...? I like how Clinton phrased it. Your absolutely right on everything. These are sick times. No logic, no humanity.

[@lil_debbie]

Think about the fairy tale of Thanksgiving, pocahontas and how this country was made. Same thing different century, it's always been this way for the Indigenous

[@thaitraveller9756]

These lot in Washington have always been corrupt

[@rananjaysingh8010]

She can always go and live in a progressive and safe place like Lebanon, Gaza or Syria!

[@dolguldur6016]

I salute Hala for her decision and courage.

[@GoutamDAS-ls1wb]

Thanks Democracy Now for presenting this eye-opening interview!

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@jean-baptistejanssens9468]

Hala and Amy thank you for your marvellous candour and truth spreading.

[@casteretpollux]

What a fine woman and inspiration.

[@tonyyouss4269]

Full respect for you Hala for telling the truth.

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@chendaifu8455]

Hala is an American patriot 🇺🇸

[@freexonmedia]

No. she is the opposite, we know real Americans.

[@ayeaye1363]

​@@freexonmediagenocide supporter🤮

[@latrekistaboricuablogger7421]

@@freexonmedia the only 'real' americans are the Indigenous Native Americans. how about you read up on history!!!

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@freexonmediautter fool

[@monkeymajix]

@@freexonmedia zios are not true americans anyone with dual loyalties are traitors.

[@MyLoganTreks]

Thank you Hala for your service, Something better for you and thank you for standing up for humanity. History will always stand with those doing the right thing.

[@frankcooke3859]

Respect and honor to you Miss Rharrit. 💯👍🙏

[@dakitz]

So proud of her 🙌

[@ahmed1800XY]

Hala sacrificed an 18-year distinguished career at the State Department to speak the truth and refuse complicity in crimes against humanity. It is a great honor for you...many millions are proud of you!

[@michaelp7617]

Yes. So many of you wish it were 1939 again. How proud you liberals must be. 🤡

[@RogerLewis-ey2tt]

Thanks for sharing that. She's been a real public servant, and her analysis is eye-opening. What makes me angry is that we have such a crooked bipartisan government that her ethics forced her to leave.

[@mohdumarqureshi7390]

She is a holy angel of America whose sacrifice will affect Americans and Israel Sham sham i salute you miss heartily

[@michaelp7617]

@@mohdumarqureshi7390 Disgusting antisemitic tool. 🤮

[@GardenerGeorge]

@@michaelp7617your comments are at least consistent in their lack of class . You only make yourself look angry and desperate . Try more facts and less emojis next time .

[@janerobinson466]

I have replayed in my mind what Hala said over the last few hours and cannot believe the joy I’ve felt listening to someone with humanitarian feelings like mine but who was a high-powered American diplomat. Thank you Hala for restoring my faith in humanity.

[@adriancoates3455]

Same.

[@robbie3333]

God protect this brave woman 🙏

[@FreePalestine-fc7ow]

An excellent diplomat.

[@lilbb713]

Respect to this woman. It takes a lot of courage to speak up!

[@fannymutanda2918]

It must be very dangerous to say the truth in these times. Thank you for your courage.

[@johnguerra7222]

Campus protests were not dangerous until the police showed up.

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

Exactly

[@randykelley380]

That's a complete falsehood.

[@shahnewazrahim8490]

Yes, presence of police is scary!

[@henrylubinski2728]

Sure they were if you were jewish, if it was your property

[@michealnagy5763]

Like hell they weren’t!

[@kdnick8584]

Brave woman.

[@cking4giveness337]

God bless her a real patriot , proud of such personalities.

[@rashidtayidi8370]

I had never heard Hala Rharrit speak before. She is very calm and articulate, in these chaotic times we need leaders like her not bullies like Biden and Blinken who give no damn about starting WW3 and the anger this is causing against US imperialistic attitudes around the world.

[@kellyredgrove]

Thank you Hala🙏 You are a beautiful voice of reason🤍☮️🙏

[@PeteSchult]

Ms Rharrit, thank you for all you say here & for your attempts to change things from inside until it became clear that they were having no effect.

[@baduenterprises1548]

Amazing women..so articulate...a real patriot and diplomat..

[@larbizouak5572]

This Is A Brave American Product Who Spoke As She Was Taught In The US State Département

[@davemullins8266]

What an awesome diplomat. A genuine stateswoman. Did not realize there are such competent people in government. The country is weaker without her.

[@BailelaVida]

Exactly! Imagine how many people like her are muzzled in our government, and how many will not even try to get in because they think they do not fit in. It is our loss. And it becomes our weakness. Well spoken 'dave'!

[@bst9551]

thank you both for speaking out ❤

[@TheMonolake]

BEAUTIFUL Human

[@MahmoudYakut]

Thank you for speaking out loud

[@ralphny]

Thank you Hala. Thank you Amy.

[@aarontaylor954]

Biden doesn't know what's right

[@paul9156c]

He does know which side his bread is buttered. The military industrial complex has a butter factory.

[@triggerfish6619]

...on that point I agree.. he's a stumblebum and then there's that useless cackling witch harris.

[@eudyptes5046]

@@paul9156c And that's what is so stunning. He is not young anymore, he knows that humans don't live forever I would suppose, he's a multimillionaire already, what drives him to still follow the money at the expense of so many human lives?

[@dr-enoch]

@@eudyptes5046 There is money involved for the country. The arms sales to Israel are worth billions of dollars.

[@aarontaylor954]

@@eudyptes5046 he's trying to leave money for his wife and son

[@jirizary73]

At least there is one courageous person in the world willing to sacrifice for what they believe to be right. This gives me strength.

[@terirevell457]

The key thing she said is politicians should not be capitalizing on war. Who enforces this?

[@allyngharbi641]

Thank you for sharing the truth Thank you being the right side

[@RKS454]

Thank you for your bravery.

[@ednaamck3831]

You go girl! You are a success in life. And, no matter your human shortcomings young lady, I deeply appreciate your sincerity. You have done your part now take a break, and let others step up.

[@bobhoward9016]

Having a conscience is tough when people are used and things are loved. Brave and principled

[@almaisic-spahovic5683]

Thank you Hala Rharrit, you are a true hero🌸

[@emmettwalz]

Such beautiful, and warmly compassionate eyes! What a terrible loss for our utterly deaf, and ethically disabled state department, which has now lost a most brilliantly eloquent diplomatic voice, and an outstanding representative of humanistic values. She is an American of whom I could have been most proud. But now we have lost her audibly painful cry for intelligence and human compassion within our state department; values we have long championed in our public relations efforts. For America, it is all about appearances. Thank you, Hala for your sincere devotion of your life in diplomacy, and toward humanistic values. You are a truly beautiful representative of what America could, and might have been. God's ever abiding grace on you, throughout your life.

[@Lynn.hopeful10]

So well put! Couldn’t agree more.

[@SpearHead1011]

Those eyes are very deceitful!

[@ahmedkamel7065]

trust me that our God isn't Jesus and Jesus isn't our God and no his son. He is a messenger from Allah and our Muslims love Jesus but our God is Allah and He is the Greatest there's no God but Allah and you can learn and read about Islam religion 😊🌷

[@jasonwakeman]

Nice to hear coherence and morality of Hala. Super sad that hearing it is a surprise. Prayers this becomes the norm 🙏🏽✊🏽🕊️

[@hughfarr1]

@@SpearHead1011 Such as your comment

[@syedawahid6819]

My deepest regards For your service to Americans,bringing voices like her.thank you so much.

[@amahmood1554]

She is the true American voice. People like her can bring peace in this world. I salute her bravery and honesty. She deserves a high reward from God almighty in this world and in the life hereafter according to my Islamic belief.

[@Baraz_Red]

Total respect for this lawful uncorrupted Human. Like she explains, we can all see there is a legal system of corruption in the USA. - a Canadian

[@yoliewalker4582]

Thank you for ALLOWING and GIVING the WORLD KNOWLEDGE about OUR GOVERNMENT WE AMERICANS respect LIFE DEMAND for this UNJUSTICE in GAZA to END NOW Thank you 🌹

[@samvarabodewig6682]

How refreshing to see that there are still REAL human beings in politics ❣️

[@Bwahzehdezooner]

The Chicago Democratic Convention will be a giant shitshow. It will make '68 look like a picnic.

[@concernedrn2844]

Entitled woman living in a free wealthy western society quits well paying job. This is news? It would be news if she decided to move to an Islamic dictated country where the things she so easily discarded were not an option in the first place.

[@ubroc]

Yep. How to get trump elected in 2024 the same way the 1968 protests got Nixon elected.

[@joshmartin125]

Wow. Good point! No kidding!!

[@MamaGator]

My grandma was supportive but still guilt tripped me out of going to the 2016 one because she was so scared of what happened in 1968. She passed away recently though so at least I wont be giving her a heart attack. It ain’t gonna be pretty.

[@swetfdeeee]

They will just have it virtually at this point

[@pennoratory]

Thank you Hala Rharrit, you tried 👏👏👏

[@user-ur8mf4nu6f]

Hala Rharrit you are a person of true character. Run for office somewhere, your strength of character must be shared with the world. Only when leaders with character lead can a country become great.

[@saslan1135]

This is probably one of the most shocking speeches and confessions I have ever seen regarding the Gaza Genocide. Respect to Ms Rharrit.