State Department spokesman:
'It's time for Hamas to accept the proposal'
US continues pressure on Hamas to accept three-point deal unveiled by Biden: The only thing standing in between the people of Gaza and an immediate ceasefire is Hamas.
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The perils of reducing abstruse legalese to abject pandering
In the State Department’s unclassified version of the NSM-20 Report it almost seemed like the material published was contrived as part of a vile political smear job for mainstream media consumption and to pander to certain constituencies, although its bottom line was to continue arms shipments to Israel. Op-ed.
Biden administration:
'Israel may have used US weapons illegally in Gaza'
New State Department report says it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law.
US State Department:
'An operation in Rafah would weaken Israel's stance in the world'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller explained Biden's threats to stop arms shipments: 'There are certain types of military assistance that we will not make available to Israel for use in Rafah.'
State Department:
'We have very serious concerns about a Rafah operation'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters the administration continues to have concerns about a potential Israeli operation in Rafah.
GOP lawmakers:
Robert Malley had classified docs in private email account, phone
Senator James Risch and Rep. Michael McCaul demand answers from State Department after finding allegations 'hostile actor' accessed classified documents mishandle by former Biden Iran envoy.
State Department:
'We're close to agreement on security pact with Saudis'
US officials say Biden administration and Saudi Arabia are finalizing agreement for US security guarantees which would be part of broader agreement which includes Israeli-Saudi normalization.
State Department:
'No progress on hostage talks, Hamas the only obstacle'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says current deal on table meets many of Hamas's previous demands.
US accuses 5 IDF units of human rights violations
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says alleged violations occurred long before the current war, 4 of the 5 units dealt with the matter to America's satisfaction.
Report:
Leaked doc. claims Israel in violation of aid commitments to US
USAID officials sent a report to the State Department saying that Israel is not honouring the requirement for US arms deals that it allow humanitarian aid efforts.
State Department:
FBI investigating veracity of Hamas hostage video
Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, Vedant Patel, says the Biden Administration 'will not rest a single minute until Hersh Goldberg-Polin is reunited with his family.
Blinken:
'No announcement on Netzach Yehuda today, but stay tuned'
US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.
State Dep. compares murder of Jewish teen to 'settler violence'
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller condemns murder of Benjamin Achimair and 'violence against Arabs' at the same time.
State Department:
PA should seek statehood through talks, not at UN
State Department spokesman says establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct talks with Israel, as PA seeks UN vote on the issue.
State Department official resigns due to US support for Israel
Annelle Sheline goes on media tour accusing US of "horrific policy," Israel of "genocide" after resigning from State Department, does not criticize genocidal actions or ideology of Hamas.
State Department:
'Israel not violating international law in Gaza'
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says US does not find Israel to be in violation of international law in conducting the Gaza war or blocking humanitarian aid under Biden policy requiring assurances from all recipients of US military aid.
Destroying Hamas is the only goal that makes sense
There is a lot more at stake here than another October 7th. Op-ed.
Report:
White House asks for list of Israel-bound weapons
The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.
US says new settlement units are illegal
State Department condemns approval of 3,500 new housing units in Maaleh Adumim, Efrat, and Kedar as 'illegal,' claims they weaken Israel's security.
The Left's CIA-supported inversion of democracy
What's happened with the rise of the web censorship industry is a total inversion of the idea of democracy itself, backed covertly by the US State Department. It can happen here. Op-ed.
State Department:
'Our efforts are focused on a Palestinian state'
US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller reiterated the Biden Administration's goal of the establishment of a Palestinian state, but says Israel will make its own decisions as a sovereign state.
State Department:
'We urge Israel to investigate UN allegations'
US State Department spokesperson UN allegations that IDF soldiers raped Palestinian Arab women: I cannot independently confirm, we urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate.
State Department:
US reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel
State Department spokesman says US reviewing reports that Israel harmed civilians in Gaza, under guidelines aimed at ensuring countries receiving US arms conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.
State Department:
'US will redirect UNRWA funds to other agencies'
State Department says the Biden administration will redirect any funds for UNRWA to other aid agencies in Gaza if Congress passes legislation barring funding of UNRWA.
State Department confirms:
Blinken to visit Israel next week
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State will continue diplomatic efforts to reach hostage release deal during his next visit.
State Department:
'Palestinian state is the best way to bring peace'
State Department spokesperson says the United States is “actively pursuing” the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
US pauses funding for UNRWA
State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.
State Department:
'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'
US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”
US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas
The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.
$10 million:
US offers reward for info on Hamas financial networks
State Department offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to disruption of Hamas' financial mechanisms.
State Department:
'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'
State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.
'Counterproductive':
White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel
John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".
US official:
'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'
State Department spokesman says neither the US nor Israel are behind the explosions that killed more than 100 in Iran.
'Irresponsible statements':
US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments
State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.
US working to prepare PA to rule Gaza
The attempt faces an uphill battle to replace many PA officials and convince a reluctant Israeli government to agree.
State Department:
Some women not released because Hamas doesn't want them to talk
State Department spokesman Mathew Miller says Hamas is afraid of what some of its hostages will say about how they were treated.
State Department:
Sanctions on settlers who attack Arabs 'under consideration'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says govt. won't announce any sanctions before they are implemented after Biden op ed.
The US and the UK cannot be trusted
Israel owes its existence, not to Britain nor the US, but to Stalin. And Russia can certainly not be trusted. Opinion.
State Department:
'Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support'
State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.
State Department:
'US citizens in Lebanon should leave now'
State Department advises US citizens in Lebanon to leave right away amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
State Department issues travel advisory to Americans abroad
State Department advises US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” in various locations around the world.
State Department:
29 US citizens murdered in Hamas attacks in Israel
State Department spokesperson says Washington is working to determine whereabouts of American citizens missing after the attacks.
DeSantis orders rescue operation to bring Floridans from Israel
State Department announces charter flights to bring US citizens and their families back from Israel to start tomorrow.
Amid Israel-Hamas war:
State Department raises travel advisory to Israel
US State Department raises travel advisory to Israel to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel.
State Department:
'There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal'
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Many key elements of normalization are on the table, but we don’t have a formal framework yet.
Unusual statement.
US reacts to Yom Kippur prayer violence in Tel Aviv
Biden admin says it supports right of worshipers to pray, protestors to demonstrate, is concerned by violence in Dizengoff Square.
Blinken jams and sings Muddy Watters “Hoochie Coochie Man”
The Secretary of State got on stage at a State Department event to show off his musical talents.
State Department spokesman:
'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.
State Department:
'No decision yet about Israel and Visa Waiver Program'
State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".
US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington
Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sought exemption from travel restrictions on Iranian officials in the US during UN General Assembly.
US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military
The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.
“We were wrong on Arafat,” Dennis Ross admits.
For decades, State Department officials, past and present, have been offering bad advice. Years later, they admit they were wrong. Op-ed.
US State Department:
'We recommit ourselves to the goal of expanding Abraham Accords'
State Department marks 3rd anniversary of peace accords between Israel and the countries of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
State Dep't envoy speaks out against replacing Yad Vashem chief
US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues praises Yad Vashem's director Dani Dayan, emphasizes importance of maintaining its independence.
Netanyahu clarifies:
'Israel allows freedom of movement, terrorists take advantage'
Netanyahu’s office issues English statement clarifying Ben Gvir’s comments which resulted in condemnation from the United States.
US condemns Huwara attack:
'End the violence and incitement to violence'
State Department issues statement following shooting attack in Huwara in which a father and son were murdered.
State Dep. doubles down on Burqa incident as 'terror attack'
State Department spokesperson repeats Washington’s assertion that violent incident in Palestinian Arab village was a “terrorist attack”.
US calls both Tel Aviv attack and Burqa incident 'terror attack'
US State Department denounces both death of 19-year-old Arab during attack on Jews as well as Tel Aviv shooting attack as terrorism.
Following US approval:
Israel to sell David’s Sling weapon system to Finland
US, Israel, and Finland to sign procurement agreement worth approximately 316 million Euros.
Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman retires
Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and world powers, including the US.
