I can't understand the resistance to Jewish translators, unless it is to mollify Arabs working for the FBI who can't stand the idea of working with Jews.
Heads need to roll at the FBI.
The FBI contends it was just a coincidence, not ot the 100 plus Jews from Arab countries were qualified.
I suspect you're right, it is to mollify Arabs working for the FBI , coupled with, perhaps, as similar aversion on the part of those setting the hiring policies.
I can't understand the resistance to Jewish translators, unless it is to mollify Arabs working for the FBI who can't stand the idea of working with Jews. Heads need to roll at the FBI. It is a deep and abiding envy, distrust, or hatred of Israel in both high and low corridors of power. There are Americans who prefer an alliance with Arab countries.