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.
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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State Department claims anti-Israel academic's name withdrawn for reasons other than long history of anti-Israel social media posts.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.
US on Abu Aqleh report:
'We underscore the importance of accountability'
State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.
US official pushes 'need for accountability' in Abu Aqleh death
US Dep. Sec. of State Sherman meets Israel's National Security Adviser Hulata, discussing Iran, and Al Jazeera journalist's death.
ZOA to State Department:
'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'
ZOA criticizes US call for clarification on IDF raids of six PA NGOs that were blacklisted as terrorist organizations by Israel.
US condemns Jerusalem bus attack
State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.
State Department:
'Elimination of Al-Qaeda leader could lead to violence'
State Department says the killing of Ayman Al-Zawahiri may prompt Al-Qaeda supporters to target US facilities or citizens.
US to Ukraine:
'Appoint a new top prosecutor'
US urges Ukraine to pick a credible top prosecutor to replace one that was sacked by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
State Dept.:
'We urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah'
US State Department urges countries that have not yet done so to blacklist the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
President Biden's July Middle East visit – nuts and bolts
Biden may attempt to impose upon Israel a quid-pro-quo, consistent with the State Dept's "Palestine Firsters," of Israeli concessions.Op-ed.
State Department:
'US will maintain its strong support for Israel'
State Department spokesperson: Political developments in Israel won't affect what we are trying to accomplish.
Ex-Amb David Friedman:
'Israel never had a home in the State Department'
Former Trump envoy recalls that State Department was at odds with his position as an observant Jew who is pro-Israel.
State Department:
'We firmly oppose one-sided UNHRC Commission of Inquiry'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price: UNHRC has a longstanding pattern of unfairly singling out Israel.
What if Israel treated America as America treats Israel?
Consider news reports that sound significantly different. Opinion.
State Department:
U.S. is committed to opening Palestinian consulate in J'lem
Previous reports suggested the Americans had backtracked on plan, hopes now dashed.
US revokes Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu's Visa
Safed Chief Rabbi's visa, which was supposed to be valid for decades, suddenly revoked with no explanation.
US lawmakers demand:
'Investigate death of Shireen Abu Aqleh'
57 US lawmakers write letter demanding probe into death of Al Jazeera journalist. Ambassador Herzog: PA rejected impartial probe.
Mike Pence to Biden admin:
Release records on opposition to Judea and Samaria communities
Pence org Advancing American Freedom demands that State Department hand over documents detailing admin's policy against communities in J&S.
State Department:
'The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group'
State Department Spokesman Ned Price: We'll “pursue other means” if needed to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.
US warns:
'North Korea could hold nuclear test this month'
State Department says US believes North Korea may be preparing a nuclear test as soon as this month.
State Department:
'Expansion of settlements damages two-state solution'
State Department responds to planned approval of new homes in Judea and Samaria: We strongly oppose the expansion of settlements.
State Department:
'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'
State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19
State Department says Secretary of State is experiencing only mild symptoms.
State Department:
Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion
State Department says Syrian President's family worth $1-2 billion, despite US-led efforts to isolate Assad.
US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions
Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.
