NEWS MEDIA
Meet Said Arikat, The Seasoned Journalist Putting the Tough Questions to the State Department
Because seeking justice must never be seen as antagonism.
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
~ Ida B. Wells, Co-founder of the NAACP, Journalist, Educator, Warrior
During one of my online searches for news surrounding the War on Gaza, I came across a U.S. State Department press briefing with distinguished Palestinian journalist, Said Arikat. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Arikat, he [in his words], has been “going to the State Department for the better part of a quarter of a century.” A quick snapshot of his bio —
💪🏼 Washington Bureau Chief Jerusalem-based outlet Al-Quds (since 2010)
💪🏼 Adjunct professor at the American University
💪🏼 Recipient of the 2023 Courage in Journalism Award
💪🏼 United Nations spokesman in Iraq (2005–2010)
So, what is so special about this journalist and why has he caused many on the other side to try to smear his name?
It’s simple: the truth.
As someone who has been around the block (as we say where I’m from), Mr. Arikat knows the politics of…
