State Department:
'No plans to cut military aid to Israel'
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.
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State Department spokesman:
'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'
State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.
Op-ed:
US-Israel relations: deterioration or enhancement?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the US does not extend foreign aid to Israel, but makes an annual profitable investment in Israel. Op-ed.
State Department:
'We're deeply troubled by new Israeli construction'
State Department spokesperson on approval of housing units in Judea and Samaria: Settlements are an impediment to a two-state solution.
US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria
Ariel U. grant request refused less than 3 years after Trump Admin. ended practice of refusing to cooperate with research over green line.
Israeli National Security Adv. meets US Assistant Sec. of State
Tzachi Hanegbi meets US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf in Jerusalem.
US condemns 'extremist settler violence' following Eli attack
State Department Deputy Spokesperson calls for Israel to be held accountable following Israeli youth riots in Palestinian Arab cities.
US condemns attack near Eli:
'We will continue to work towards de-escalation'
State Department spokesperson also expresses concern about "the continuation of violence in Israel and the West Bank in recent weeks".
US:
'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'
State Department on approval of 4,500 housing units: US opposes unilateral actions that make two-state solution difficult to achieve.
State Department:
'Blinken underscored ironclad commitment to Israel’s security'
Following conversation between Netanyahu and Blinken, Secretary of State says he and the PM discussed "areas of mutual interest".
State Department:
'Roger Waters has track record of using antisemitic tropes'
US government joins accusations of antisemitism against Roger Waters after he wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert.
Normalization on the agenda?
State Department announces Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia
State Department says Secretary of State will discuss "US-Saudi strategic cooperation" during the June 6-8 trip.
US criticizes relocation of Homesh Yeshiva
State Department spokesperson: The expansion of settlements undermines the geographic viability of a two-state solution.
'A serious threat':
US condemns Iran's latest ballistic missile test
State Department spokesman: An Iran with a nuclear weapon would likely act even more provocatively.
US condemns Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Temple Mount
State Department also criticizes order allowing Israelis to visit the site of the destroyed town of Homesh in northern Samaria.
US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters
State Department deputy spokesman voices concern that Iran may soon execute three people arrested in November.
US on Flag March:
'We are urging all parties to maintain calm'
State Department deputy spokesperson calls for calm ahead of planned Jerusalem Day Flag March.
US welcomes Gaza ceasefire:
'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'
State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.
Report:
Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to step down
Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that between Iran and world powers.
US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental
US official indicates US Security Coordinator will say Palestinian Arab-American reporter was shot by IDF gunfire but it was accidental.
State Department offers $7 million reward for Hezbollah leader
Reward offered for information leading to arrest of Ibrahim Aqil, a member of Hezbollah's highest military body, the Jihad Council.
US: Israel has right to defend itself after rocket attacks
US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon, Gaza, says US commitment to Israel's security ironclad.
State Department:
NASA scientist’s Israel trip not blocked over judicial reform
State Department denies canceling physicist's appearance at Israel Physical Society’s annual conference in Israel.
US State Department:
'Israel has the legitimate right to defend itself'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price stresses US backs Israel's right to self-defense, but also condemns violent riots in Huwara.
State Department spokesperson to step down
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price will take on a position working directly for Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Op-Ed
Evasive, late, confused State Department report finally released
As is usual for the State Dept., the Palestinian Authority is whitewashed in the report and Israel is condemned. Op-ed.
NY reps. call for establishment of Abraham Accords special envoy
State Department envoy would work with regional and US stakeholders to expand Abraham Accords.
US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'
State Department spokesperson calls to "immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds" following attack in Huwara and ensuing clashes.
Ukraine war enters 2nd year:
New sanctions to 'degrade Russia’s ability to fuel aggression'
On one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, Biden admin hits hard at Russia's ability to wage war with host of new sanctions.
Biden admin:
Human rights pick not ousted solely over anti-Israel tweets
State Department claims anti-Israel academic's name withdrawn for reasons other than long history of anti-Israel social media posts.
US identifies new leader of Al-Qaeda
State Department says Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, replaced Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al-Qaeda leader.
State Department:
'Security Council resolution condemning Israel is unhelpful'
State Department says UN resolution criticizing Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is “unhelpful” but won't commit to vetoing it.
Blinken blinded
Three pointed questions were asked of the US Secretary of State, and a fuzzy general statement was the response. Op-ed.
US monitoring claim Iran establishing foothold in Panama Canal
Iranian state media claim navy sending warships to South American to establish permanent presence in vital Panama Canal.
State Department praises ‘strong and historic ties’ with Israel
US State Department highlights history of assistance and cooperate in security, economy, regional peace, culture and education.
Anti-Israel nominee to US human rights post withdraws
Prominent Israel critic Sarah Margon drops her bid for a top human rights post in the Biden administration State Department.
State Department on Jenin:
'We condemn terrorist groups, all parties need to de-escalate'
State Department spokesperson: We mourn the loss of innocent lives. Palestinians and Israelis equally deserve to live safely and securely.
Top US official:
'Important for PA and Israel to retain security coordination'
US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs on Jenin raid: We are urging de-escalation. It doesn't make sense to go international fora.
State Department spokesperson:
'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.
US: Iran nuclear deal not on agenda now
State Department says US maintains back-channels with Iran, focus is on supporting Iranian protestors, Iran's support for Russia's war.
US on judicial reform:
'Israel needs independent institutions'
State Dept. official responds to Levin's plans "Israel’s independent institutions are crucial to upholding the country’s thriving democracy"
State Department:
'The Homesh outpost is illegal even under Israeli law'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks out against plans to normalize the community of Homesh in Samaria.
State Department spokesperson:
'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'
Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".
State Department spokesman:
'Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda'
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.
State Department:
'We hope to see accountability in death of Jenin teen'
State Department spokesperson comments on death of 16-year-old girl during clashes in Jenin: A tragic incident. It's heartbreaking.
US denounces Iran over execution of protester
State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.
US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria
State Department spokesman says US is pressing the United Nations not to update its blacklist of companies operating in "settlements".
US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel
State Department spokesman says US is opposed to Al Jazeera taking killing of its journalist to International Criminal Court.
Biden Admin. creates new position for Palestinian Authority rep.
Hady Amr appointed to new position of Special Representative for Palestinian Affairs at State Department in bid to improve ties with PA.
US condemns attack near Ariel
State Department spokesperson says US concerned over violence, sends condolences to families of Israelis and Palestinian Arabs alike.
State Department:
Pompeo and former top aide still under threat
Biden administration determines that Iranian threats against former Secretary of State and his aide Brian Hook remain credible.
Op-ed:
The State Department's systematic failure in the Middle East
State Department policy has fueled Middle East violence, generating tailwinds to rogue entities and headwinds to the US and its Arab allies.
US sanctions Iranian entity that put bounty on Salman Rushdie
Organization offering $3.3 million for author's death sanctioned by State Department.
State Department spokesman:
'A deal with Iran is not imminent'
State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.
State Department:
'Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now'
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The Iranians have made very clear that this is not a deal that they have been prepared to make.
US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy
Seven-year-old's family claims he died due to a heart attack when Israeli soldiers arrived at his home to search for his two brothers.
US official:
'Nuclear talks have hit a wall because of Iran's stance'
State Department official says nothing has happened this week to suggest Iran is willing to change its stance.
US lawmakers dissatisfied with IDF probe of journalist's death
Democratic Senators attempting to require independent State Department investigation into death of Shireen Abu Aqleh.
Was FDR a victim of the Deep State?
Good try but the State Department was implementing FDR’s policy, not sneaking around behind the president’s back. Op-ed.
US pressing Israel to review rules of engagement
State Department deputy spokesperson says US wants Israel to review its policies in light of death of Al Jazeera journalist.
