Jeff Rathke

Watch: State Dept. Dances Around EU 'Settlement' Labeling

Spokesperson Rathke avidly refuses to answer question on EU plan to label Judea-Samaria products in boycott move.

State Department Rules Out Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks

The United States says it will not consider an extension beyond June 30 to reach an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.

US, EU Condemn 'Illegal' Building in Jerusalem

Plans released to build 900 homes in Ramat Shlomo. EU, US condemn 'illegal' and 'disappointing' move.

US Trying to Free Ship Seized by Iran 'Diplomatically'

Rathke says US talking to Marshall Islands to try and return ship, won't answer if US has contacted Iran and won't list consequences to it.

US Refuses to Condemn Iranian Seizure of Ship

State Department avoids condemning or even defining Iranian firing on and capture of Marshall Islands ship in international waters.

Washington Welcomes Israel's Decision to Unfreeze PA Taxes

State Department spokesman says Israel's decision to release frozen tax revenue to the PA is "an important step".

Israel on the docket?

US Slams 'Tragic Irony' of ICC Israel 'War Crimes' Probe

US State Department says ICC probe against Israel 'counterproductive to peace,' notes Israel has withstood 'thousands of terrorist rockets.'

US, Iran Deny Reports of Prisoner Swap

Both Washington and Tehran rush to reject Iranian news agency's claim of a prisoner swap deal.

State Department: PA Resolution Not Constructive

State Department spokesman says PA's unilateral resolution does not advance peace or addresses Israel's security needs.

Bennett to US: Jewish State Law is Our Problem, Not Yours

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett fires back at US criticism, saying they 'have no right to interfere' in internal affairs.

U.S. Expects Israel to 'Stick to Democratic Principles'

Responding to the controversial Jewish State Law, State Department spokesman says Israel should "stick to its democratic principles".

Washington Stresses 'Consistent Opposition' to Construction

As expected, the United States condemns Israel's approval of new homes for Jews in Jerusalem.