Department Of State

US praises aid to Gaza, warns Hamas not to interfere

US State Department: "Palestinian civilians are not responsible for Hamas’s horrific terrorism".

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NASA scientist’s Israel trip not blocked over judicial reform

State Department denies canceling physicist's appearance at Israel Physical Society’s annual conference in Israel.

State Department praises ‘strong and historic ties’ with Israel

US State Department highlights history of assistance and cooperate in security, economy, regional peace, culture and education.

US top diplomat visits Kyiv:

‘Unwavering and enduring US support for Ukraine’

Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried visits Kyiv to underscore continued American support for Ukraine.

Congress asks Blinken about State Dept antisemitism investigation

Lawmakers request update from Secretary of State into findings on multiple antisemitic incidents that occurred in 2021.

Assistant Secretary of State to visit Israel, hold consultations

Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel for bilateral meetings with the Israeli government and the PA.

State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog

Letter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.

Annual US State Dept. review of PA curriculum may become law

Bill would mandate the State Department with annually reviewing content of the educational curriculum of the PA for incitement and hate.

Why didn't Pompeo meet Israel's Foreign Minister?

Foreign Minister Katz visited Washington, but US Sec. of State Pompeo did not have time to meet him. Here's what happened.