Peace Talks Start Monday, Announces U.S.
Middle East peace talks will restart in Washington on Monday, the State Department announced on Sunday.
Tags
US State Department
News and updates about US State Department
Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Egyptian Ruler, West ‘Concerned’
Saudi Arabia’s king has already congratulated Egypt’s new head of state, while Western leaders express concern and call for “dialogue.”
'Lost Music' of Holocaust Comes Alive Once Again
Music composed in Holocaust camps comes to life in U.S. concert.
New US, Israel Project on Self-Advocacy for Disabled
The US State Department is sponsoring a joint project with Israel around self-advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities.
U.S. Denounces Rise in Anti-Jewish, Anti-Muslim Sentiment
State Department report finds there is a rise of both anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiment around the world.
U.S. Calls for 'Restraint' Over Temple Mount
The United States calls for both Israel and the PA to exercise restraint after the Grand Mufti is arrested for throwing chairs at Jews.
Syrian Aircraft Strike in Lebanon
Syrian aircraft bomb two locations in the eastern Lebanon town of Arsal. Washington denounces the act.
U.S. Urges Israel, PA to Show Restraint
The U.S. urges both Israelis and Arabs to exercise restraint as tensions mount over terrorist's death.
US Issues Yesha Travel Warning
The State Department issued a warning to employees, and to all U.S. citizens, to stay out of Judea and Samaria, if it can at all be helped
U.S. Officials Silent on Israeli Airstrike in Syria
White House, State Department refuse to comment when asked whether Israel had carried out an airstrike in Syria.
New US Travel Warning After Algeria's Al Qaeda Terror Attack
The US has issued a travel alert warning to avoid travel to Algeria following an Al Qaeda-linked terror attack that left 32 hostages dead.
PLO Office in DC Open Despite Legislation Deeming it Illegal
US State Dept. has decided to keep PLO office in Washington open for another six months, despite legislation deeming it illegal.
U.S. May Issue Most Wanted Syrians Playing Cards
The United States is considering issuing a set of playing cards to help identify 100 most wanted figures of the Syrian regime.
Assad Speech 'Detached from Reality', Says U.S.
The United States State Department says Assad's speech is another attempt to cling to power.
U.S. Hopes for Israel-PA Peace in 2013
"Now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership," says State Department spokeswoman about Israel and the PA.
Clinton Expected to Make Full Recovery, Doctors Say
Top U.S. diplomat Hillary Clinton is suffering from a blood clot in a vein in her head but should make a full recovery.
Report: State Dept, Lack of Intelligence to Blame for Benghazi
A Senate report claims the decision to keep the US embassy in Benghazi open despite increasingly dangerous threats was a "grievous mistake"
Clinton Hospitalized Due to Blood Clot
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hospitalized after doctors discover a blood clot during a follow-up exam.
Clinton Continuing to Rest at Home, Says Aide
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's aide says she is recovering at home from a concussion sustained earlier this month.
On Payroll After 'Resignation', Another 'Lie in Web of Lies'
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen slammed State Dept. over report that officials who were said to have resigned over Benghazi are still on payroll.
Doctor's Orders: No Traveling for Hillary Clinton for Now
US Sec'y of State Hillary Clinton is restricted from international travel for the rest of her term in office, which ends in mid-January.
One Resigns, Three Suspended as Benghazi Investigation Continues
A top State Department official resigned and three others were suspended as major security failures in Benghazi are revealed
Three Top State Department Officials Resign Over Benghazi
Three top officials in State Department resigned Wednesday in wake of a scathing report which cited "systemic failures" in Benghazi attack.
State Department Slammed for 'Inadequate' Security in Benghazi
An inquiry into the deadly terrorist attack on the US mission in Benghazi has slammed State Department for "grossly inadequate" security.
Israeli Construction is 'Provocative', Claims Nuland
U.S. State Department spokeswoman uses strong language to condemn Israeli building in northern Jerusalem.
US Targets Suicide Operations Chief of 'Sopranos of Afghanistan'
The Obama administration announced that it placed sanctions on Qari Zakir, the chief of suicide operations for Pakistan's Haqqani Network.
Oil Talks: US Goes Soft on Qatari Emir’s Visit to Gaza
Oil talks louder than money: The US departs from a policy of damning visits to Gaza, says the Qatari emir was on a “humanitarian mission.”
State Dept. in the Dark on Qatar Visit to Gaza
Qatar’s emir is first foreign leader to visit Hamas, but the State Dept. does not seem to be clued in. “Let me check,” says spokesman.
Calls for Benghazi Security Denied, Say Top Republicans
U.S. officials refused calls for more security at its Benghazi consulate despite attacks on Western targets in the city, say Republicans.
US to Remove Iranian Opposition Group from Terrorist List
US is set to pull the Iranian group known as the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) off the list of known terrorist organizations.
Report: Despite Warnings, Clinton Left Embassy Vulnerable
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton criticized as post-riot findings show chaos, poor security at Libya consulate.
Muslim Extremists Kill US Ambassador in Libya
US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Libya in an attack by Islamists on the US Consulate in Benghazi.
U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment
U.S. State Department sympathizes with the family of Rachel Corrie. “We understand the family's disappointment.”
State Department Warning Politically Motivated?
Travel warning is continuation of a series of worrisome comments on Israel and its Jewish identity
US: Morsi ‘Saying Right Things’ after Brotherhood Blames Israel
The Muslim Brotherhood blames Israel for Sunday’s terrorist attack, but the US says President Mohammed Morsi “is saying the right things.”
U.S. Concerned Over Impending Aleppo Massacre
U.S. says it is concerned that Assad's forces are planning a massacre in Aleppo, but rules out military intervention in the conflict.
US Ignores Israeli Terror Victims
The Israel is one of the world’s largest targets of terror, but the US did not even mention the country at a global anti-terror conference.
U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt
U.S. condemns attack by terrorists who crossed the Egyptian border, expresses concern over security in the Sinai.
U.S. Condemns Israel Over Beit El Expansion
U.S. says "Israeli settlement activity undermines peace efforts" after PM Netanyahu announces 300 new homes for Beit El.
US Senate Redefines 'Palestinian Refugee'
The State Department and Jordan are unhappy that US lawmakers want to know how many "Palestinian refugees" actually lived in Israel in 1948
Lebanese Group Designated Terror Organization by U.S.
U.S. designates the Abdullah Azzam Brigades, a Lebanese-based terror group, as a global terrorist organization.
Obama's War on Not Terrorism
The State Department and White House don't seem able to agree: is there a Global War on Terror, or not?
State Dept. Refuses to Stand Up For Israel on Summit
State Dept. refuses to stand up for Israel against a Turkish statement that it vetoed Israel’s participation in a NATO summit.
State Department Refuses to Say Jerusalem is Israel's Capital
U.S. State Department spokeswoman refuses to say outright that Jerusalem is Israel's capital during daily press briefing.
Clinton Betting Against Syria's Assad
Saying the Internet renders brutality 'unsustainable,' Us top diplomat Hillary Clinton is headed to Tunis for an int'l conference on Syria
U.S. Criticizes Approval of Shilo Housing Units
The United States criticizes Israel for approving 500 housing units for Shilo: Israel’s “settlement activity” not “constructive”.
US: Assad Regime Aims Heavy Artillery at Civilians
US Ambassador Robert Ford warns the Assad regime is firing heavy artillery, intended for "full scale warfare," at civilians in simple homes.
Lieberman: US and Israel in Agreement on Iran
FM Lieberman sought to downplay tensions with the US over Iran by painting a rosy picture of his meeting with Hillary Clinton.
Clinton and Lieberman Meet After 18 Month Freeze
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met in Washington after Fatah, Hamas reconcile
US Explains Why It Cut Funds for PA's Sesame Street
The US explained in a briefing Tuesday why funding for the Palestinian Authority version of Sesame Street is being cut.
Obama Fails to Purchase Egypt's Elections
US president Barack Obama poured $200M into Egypt's liberal and secular parties only to see them decimated on election day.
US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus
The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.
Video: US Fudges on Hamas’ Standing in PA Elections
Should Hamas run in PA elections despite its being a terrorist group? US: It’s an “internal matter,” but, well, after all, maybe not.
Western Powers Warn Citizens, Leave Syria Now!
Westerns powers are warning their citizens to get out of Syria while they still can. The US embassy heightened an alert Wednesday.
More Sanctions on Iran by West
As Iran plays “coy” with the United Nations, Western countries prepare to impose tough new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Tough Questions for U.S. State Dept. Spokeswoman
U.S. State Department Spokeswoman grilled over the cutting of funds to UNESCO and Israel's sanctions on the PA.
Former US Ambassador Joining Flotilla to Gaza
A former US ambassador to Ecuador is joining the flotilla to Hamas-controlled Gaza despite State Department warning it is irresponsible.
‘Ofers’ Ships in Iran Carried IDF Choppers for Secret Mission’
The Ofer Brothers ships that docked in Iran, a basis for US sanctions, were carrying IDF choppers for secret missions, the London Times reports.
State Dept: Human Rights Abuses Span Middle East, Pakistan
The U.S. State Department cited countries across the Middle East and elsewhere in a report that said governments are suppressing human rights.
PA Incitement ‘Concerns’ US – After 4 Days of Silence
Abbas honored a suicide terrorist two days after the Itamar massacre. The US was silent for four days – until Jewish groups complained.
