US Disinformation: Top Israelis Back Iran Deal
Top adviser to John Kerry posts 'fabricated' Wash. Post headline, falsely implying that Israeli officials endorse the deal.
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Iran Deadline Postponed, Giving Congress an Edge
Deadline moved back 2nd time in as many weeks to July 10, doubling Congress time to examine deal; Iran: inspection refusal is 'inalienable.'
State Dept.: We Expect Iran to Reduce Uranium
State Department spokeswoman says Washington expects Iran to reduce its stockpile of low enriched uranium by June 30 deadline.
US 'Perplexed' by NYT Story on Iran Nuclear Fuel
State Department spokeswoman says report of 20% increase in fuel is 'totally inaccurate' and 'just absurd.'
State Dept.: No Decision on French UN Initiative
State Department spokeswoman says Washington hasn't yet decided how it would vote on UN resolution for Israel-PA peace.
U.S. Envoy Dyes Hair Blonde in Response to Mayor
Ambassador John Bass hits back at mayor of Ankara who referred to State Department spokeswoman as "dumb blonde".
Ankara Mayor Attacks 'Dumb Blonde' Marie Harf
Mayor of Turkey's capital city Ankara attacks US State Dept. spokeswoman in bizarre Twitter outburst over Baltimore riots.
US Won't Rule Out $50 Billion Iran 'Signing Bonus'
Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'
US Attempts to Calm Poland, But No Apology
State Department says FBI Director's remarks did not 'intend' to suggest Poland was responsible for the Holocaust, but does not apologize.
State Dept.: Obama Was 'a Little Mixed Up'
Spokeswoman Marie Harf tries to undo damage done by Obama's admission that under deal, Iran's breakout time would eventually be 'near zero.'
US Rejects PM's Call for Iran to Recognize Israel
State Dept. says deal with Iran 'only about the nuclear issue', refuses to address Israeli concerns over bolstered Iranian aggression.
State Department: 50-50 Chance of Deal with Iran
As deadline for nuclear deal approaches, the United States remains unoptimistic.
State Dept.: We Expect 'Actions' from Netanyahu
Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.
US State Dept. Slams Netanyahu's 'Magic Formula'
Harf condemns Congress address 'fantasy world,' dismisses 'scary hypotheticals' - like an Iranian nuclear arsenal in weeks.
US Admonishes Israel not to 'Betray' its Trust
Top spokespeople warn against revealing details, after Israeli official says Netanyahu will outline Iran deal in Congress.
State Dept. Official: Get ISIS Jobs
Marie Harf repeatedly defends her statement that unemployment and poverty are the main ISIS motivators.
Kerry Hopes Next Knesset Holds 'Peace Talks'
Kerry calls on next Israeli government to 'negotiate' after his previous talks torpedoed by PA; US denounces French 'Palestine' vote.
State Dept: Bennett 'Distorted' Kerry's Comments
Marie Harf apparently misses reaction from Gilad Erdan, accuses Bennett of 'politics of distortion' for reacting to Kerry comments.
U.S. Condemns Hamas for Threatening Airport
Deputy State Department spokeswoman says threatening civilian aviation is "unacceptable".
US Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire as Hamas Blame Israel
As State Dept. spokeswoman says blame for scuppering of talks lies with Hamas, Islamist terror group says Israel at fault.
While US 'Reviews,' EU Calls for Disarming Hamas
American vacillation over demands to disarm terrorist groups in Gaza contrasts with Europe's surprising support of Israeli position.
State Department: Stopping Missiles 'Not Unusual'
State Department spokeswoman disputes report that Obama administration tightened weapons shipment procedures to Israel.
Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel
Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds.
Kerry 'Makes Progress' in Ceasefire Bid
State Department says Kerry has "made some progress" in talks to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, but "we're not there yet".
State Department Hits Back at Israeli Criticism
Spokeswoman Marie Harf calls criticism at Kerry's cease-fire proposal 'offensive and absurd,' says US giving Israel 'unprecedented support.'
U.S., Canada Criticize UNHRC
United States and Canada criticize the United Nations Human Rights Council over its intention to investigate the IDF's operations in Gaza.
US Unsure if Hamas is Responsible for Murders
US State Dept. admits investigation indicates Hamas is behind the abduction but doesn't point fingers, reiterates call for 'restraint.'
U.S.: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself
Deputy State Department spokeswoman says U.S. supports Israel’s "right to self-defense" in the wake of Israel's airstrikes in Syria.
U.S. Concerned Over Missing Yeshiva Boys
State Department says it is working with Israel and PA to locate missing yeshiva students.
U.S.: No Hamas Members in Unity Government
State Department rejects Israel’s disappointment over its intent to cooperate with the Hamas-Fatah government.
Susan Rice to Visit Israel This Week
US National Security Advisor to be in Israel for 'high-level talks' as waffling over peace talks continues.
State Dept. Takes 5 Days to Condemn Iran
State Department condemns Iran’s Supreme Leader, but only after an investigative report reveals it failed to do so for five days.
U.S. Warns Against Executing Brotherhood Members
Executing 529 Brotherhood supporters may affect the aid that Washington provides to Cairo, says State Department.
State Department Takes Issue with Erekat
United States expresses concern over comments against Israel by chief PA negotiator, says they are "unhelpful".
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