image sourced from original article at The United States State Department has dismissed Shahed Ghoreishi, its leading press officer for Israeli-Palestinian Arab affairs, following internal disagreements over messaging on sensitive policies. Ghoreishi's termination came after debates about how to address the Trump administration's plans regarding Palestinian Arabs in Gaza, particularly a proposal for their relocation.
The controversy centered on whether to publicly state opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza. Ghoreishi had drafted a statement expressing this stance, but senior officials rejected the language and directed its removal from official communications. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the department over how to frame United States policy in the region.
