State Department Condemns 'Vicious' Attack on Arab Village
United States condemns attack in Duma as a "vicious terrorist attack", calls on both sides to "avoid escalating tensions".
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State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction
State Department says Israel’s planned construction in Beit El and Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.
Kerry to Visit Middle East - but Not Israel
Kerry will visit Egypt and Qatar, but Israel will not be on the itinerary because it's "not part of the parameters of the visit".
Clinton: I Did Not Send Nor Receive Classified Material
Hillary Clinton denies she used a private email account to send or receive classified information while she was secretary of state.
Clinton Sent At Least Four Emails with Classified Information
Internal government review finds that former Secretary of State sent at least four emails with classified information.
Kerry 'Doesn't Agree' that Russia is an Existential Threat
State Department spokesman says Kerry doesn't agree with top general's assessment that Russia is an existential threat.
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Congressman: State Dept. Warped US Policy
Roskam slams State Dept. for not defending Israel from BDS in Judea-Samaria, accuses it of 'prejudging peace process outcomes.'
State Dept: Anti-BDS Bill Won't Protect Judea-Samaria
Obama's new trade bill, with anti-BDS amendment, does not apply to 'Israeli-controlled territories,' State Department says.
State Department: No Evidence Three Attacks Were Related
State Department spokesman says there is evidence that attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait were coordinated.
State Dept. Can't Find 15 Hillary Clinton Benghazi Emails
Rep. says work-related emails wiped from private server and revealed in Benghazi attack probe 'significant and troubling.'
US Aid to Syria Hits $4 Billion
Latest installment of $360 million in humanitarian aid announced, as State Dept. warns needs will only grow in the coming year.
Impact on the deal next week?
US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses
State Dept. folds to Cruz's threats, releases 4-month overdue report revealing Iran's rights violations days before nuclear deal deadline.
State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council
State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.
Terror Attacks Rose 35% in 2014; 81% More Deaths
US State Department report presents damning picture of terror in the Middle East and worldwide, with Syria at its epicenter.
'Obama ignored federal law'
Cruz to Fine State Dept. for Withholding Key Iran Report
Republican presidential candidate to fine Obama admin. for continuing to hide Iran human rights violation report that was due in February.
State Department Denounces Oren's 'False' Assertions
State Department spokesman denounces former ambassador Michael Oren's comments that Obama abandoned Israel.
Washington 'Confident' Talks with Iran Weren't Breached
State Department spokesman says the government confident there had been no security breach in the Iran-West talks.
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.
American Ambassador Met Houthis in Oman
State Department confirms for the first time that Anne Patterson held talks with Yemen’s Houthi militia in Oman.
State Dept.: No Decision Yet on French UN Initiative
State Department spokeswoman says Washington hasn't yet decided how it would vote on UN resolution for Israel-PA peace.
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.
Washington Blacklists Suspects in Burgas Terror Attack
State Department announces that three Hezbollah members have been placed on a special terror watch list.
United States Concerned Over S-300 Delivery to Iran
The United States voices concern after Russian President lifts a ban on shipments of advanced missile systems to Iran.
Russian Hackers Breach White House System
US officials reveal hackers for Russian govt. have 'owned' State Department site for months, have access to Obama's real-time schedule.
US Rejects Netanyahu Demand 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.
Desperate for a deal?
US Willing to Work Past Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline
State Dept. says it will push into Wednesday to try and seal a deal, but will leave talks before June deadline if they go nowhere.
State Department: We Expect 'Actions', Not Words, from Netanyahu
Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.
State Dept. Mocked for 'Over the Top' Condolences to Rouhani
'Are you sending flowers as well?' AP's Matt Lee rips into White House for 'laying it on thick' after Iranian president's mother dies.
Bibi's Strategist: Obama Meddled More Than You Know
John McLaughlin reveals how State Department trained Israeli Arabs to boost turnout and replace Netanyahu, interfering with democracy.
Obama Administration Expects UN to Approve Deal with Iran
State Department says UN would probably endorse final deal with Iran, denies talks on removing sanctions are taking place.
Clinton: Private Emails Used 'Out of Convenience'
Former Secretary of State says she used private emails out of "convenience", admits it "would have been better" to have two accounts.
New Israel Fund Received More than $1M from US State Department
US directly involved in million-dollar MEPI program - which organizes 'strikes and protests' from the Arab community.
Clinton in Hot Water for Using Personal E-mail While in Office
Benghazi Committee to subpoena Clintonmail.com in the wake of report that Clinton used a personal address for diplomatic purposes.
US State Department Slams Netanyahu's 'Magic Formula'
Harf condemns Congress address 'fantasy world,' dismisses 'scary hypotheticals' - like an Iranian nuclear arsenal in weeks.
US Claims it will 'Confront' Iran's Regional Power Grab
State Dept official says US will oppose expansion regardless of nuclear talks, in apparent response to Netanyahu's warnings.
State Department 'Concerned' Over Cutting of Electricity in PA
State Department spokeswoman expresses concern over the IEC temporarily cutting off power in the PA because of its huge debt.
State Dept. Official: Solve ISIS Problem by Getting them Jobs
Marie Harf repeatedly defends her statement that unemployment and poverty are the main ISIS motivators.
State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town' During Netanyahu Speech
Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.
There's No Coordination with Assad, Says State Department
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki says her country isn't coordinating airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
US Blacklists German Rapper Who Joined ISIS
Denis Cuspert, or 'Deso Dogg,' listed as a 'global terrorist' after over two years of involvement with the terror group.
Obama Requests $8.8 Billion for Fight Against ISIS
President Barack Obama requests $8.8 billion to fund the fight against ISIS in his budget for 2016.
Hamas Calls United States 'Rude and Racist'
Hamas takes exception with the United States' expression of dissatisfaction over Turkey’s contacts with the group.
US: 'Palestine' Not a State, So Not Eligible to Join ICC
State Department spokeswoman says PA not a country so can't sign up to Rome Statute, as Congress threatens to cut all funding to PA.
Washington Reviewing Financial Aid to PA Over ICC Bid
The United States reviewing its annual $440-million aid package to the PA because of its effort to join the ICC, says State Department.
US Slams Freeze on PA Tax Revenues
State Department says retaliatory freeze for ICC bid 'raises tensions.'
US 'Strongly Opposes' PA ICC Request
Washington calls Abbas's unilateral move 'counterproductive,' says it 'does nothing' for the Palestinian people.
State Department: PA Resolution Not Constructive
State Department spokesman says PA's unilateral resolution does not advance peace or addresses Israel's security needs.
US Finally Says it Opposes Unilateral PA UN Bid
After fence sitting with Kerry saying he was open to resolution, State Department says it 'can't support' demand for Israeli withdrawals.
US Slams EU Removal of Hamas from Terror Blacklist
Washington urges the EU to maintain sanctions on the terror organization as Hamas spokesman declares 'victory' in ruling.
Iran Condemns Israel's 'Assassination' of PA Minister
Iran says "assassination" of Ziad Abu Ein proves Israel's "criminal nature". Washington, meanwhile, calls for a "fair probe".
State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change After Obama
State Department spokeswoman responds to Minister Ya'alon's comment that Obama is responsible for construction freeze.
State Dept: Reports of Sanctions Against Israel 'Unfounded'
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Washington is considering sanctions against Israel over its construction plans.
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.
State Department: Our View on 'Settlements' is Clear
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki responds to Netanyahu's declaration that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem.
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Knesset Speaker: 'American Critics Are Out of Touch'
Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem are not up for grabs, says Edelstein, calling to 'end discrimination against Judea and Samaria.'
State Department Condemns Jerusalem Attack, Calls for Calm
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki urges all sides to "avoid escalating tensions" in the wake of Jerusalem terror attack.
State Department Accuses Bennett of 'Distorting' Kerry Comments
Marie Harf apparently misses reaction from Gilad Erdan, accuses Bennett of 'politics of distortion' for reacting to Kerry comments.
Kerry Urged to Investigate Misuse of UNRWA Facilities in Gaza
Congressman Brian Higgins and Representative Doug Collins call to investigate use of UNRWA facilities to maintain rocket stockpiles.
