In a startling move, Hala Rharrit, a former career diplomat and longtime Middle East spokesperson, has become the first U.S. diplomat to resign in protest against the Biden administration's policies on Israel and the conflict in Gaza. Rharrit's resignation comes as a warning that America is losing ground in the Arab world, with its national security at risk and growing hostility towards U.S. interests.

In an interview with ABC News, Rharrit expressed her concerns about the increasing supply of U.S. bombs and weapons to Israel with little to no conditions. She argued that this policy not only fails to serve Israel's interests effectively but is also fundamentally detrimental to America's own security. As the Arab world grows more volatile, Rharrit believes that the shipment of military aid without proper scrutiny is exacerbating tensions and straining U.S. relations in the region.

Rharrit's resignation is not an isolated incident, as a rising number of government officials have also resigned in protest over the Biden administration's policies regarding Israel and the Gaza conflict. The list includes prominent figures such as Josh Paul and Stacy Gilbert from the State Department, who were directly involved in shaping U.S. policy towards Israel, and U.S. Army Maj. Harrison Mann, an executive officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency's Middle East-Africa Regional Center.

While the State Department declined to discuss specific personnel matters, it acknowledged that it values feedback from its employees and has provided several platforms for communication. Despite these efforts, the resignations continue to underline the dissatisfaction among diplomats and career government workers.

The Biden administration, on its part, stands by its decision to provide consistent support to Israel, citing the need to deter Iran, its proxies in the region, and terrorist groups such as Hamas. U.S. officials have condemned Hamas for endangering civilians by using civilian sites as their base of operations. They have also called on Hamas to release hostages and surrender, while condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a permanent cease-fire.

Meanwhile, Israel has accused Hamas of operating from civilian sites and insisted on eradicating every Hamas fighter for the security of the nation. The situation has caused immense suffering, particularly in Gaza, where images of children being killed or severely wounded by Israeli bombings have traumatized Arab audiences. The resulting outrage and calls for revenge against Israel and the U.S. for supplying weapons have further strained regional relations.

Rharrit's role as an Arab-language spokesperson required her to monitor local media outlets and social media to gauge how the conflict was perceived by Arab audiences. She noted a stark contrast between the traumatizing images of the conflict and the carefully crafted talking points she was given to deliver to Arab outlets, which omitted mentions of civilian casualties. Rharrit expressed her concerns to higher-ups, stating that the talking points were disconnected from the reality on the ground and inconsistent with statements made by the Biden administration in other conflicts.

In January, Rharrit was asked to stop filing reports, suggesting a deliberate choice by senior officials at the State Department to overlook the impact of the unconditional flow of offensive weapons to Israel on America's standing on the international stage.

Although Biden temporarily withheld a shipment of devastating, non-precision weapons due to concerns about civilian casualties, overall military aid to Israel continues, including offensive and defensive weapons. A recent State Department report acknowledged that U.S. weapons may have been used by Israel in a way inconsistent with international law but stated that the U.S. would not withhold weapons based on this assessment due to incomplete information.

As more diplomats and government officials resign in protest, the Biden administration faces growing criticisms regarding its Middle East policies and their implications for America's standing in the Arab world. The future of U.S.-Arab relations remains uncertain, as the Middle East continues to experience heightened volatility and a shifting geopolitical landscape.