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- Country of residence: Palestine
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Ibrahim Ragheb Naji Melhem (Abu Baha; born November 2, 1957 in Deheishe Camp ) is a Palestinian writer and editor-in-chief , who was the official spokesman for the government of Mohammad Shtayyeh between 2019 and 2024.
Early life and education
Ibrahim Melhem was born in the Dheisheh refugee camp in 1957 in the city of Bethlehem in the southern West Bank . He received his school education in the camp and city schools , then joined Bethlehem University , from which he obtained a BA in Arabic literature , and later obtained a master's degree from Al-Quds University .
Practical life
Ibrahim Melhem worked as a producer and presenter of many radio and television programs. He was also the editor-in-chief of Ma'an News Agency , the chairman of the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation , and the general supervisor of the Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds .
Since April 13, 2019, Melhem has been appointed as the official spokesman for the government of Mohammad Shtayyeh and continued until March 31, 2024.
Books
In 2018, Melhem published his book “Journalism from Pallet to Tablet.”
Achievements and Awards
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