US on Abu Aqleh report:
'We underscore the importance of accountability'
State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.
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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.
Blinken speaks to Jordan, PA, Israel about Temple Mount violence
US Secretary of State praises Jordan's role as "custodian" of the Temple Mount in conversation about recent violence at the holy site.
State Department:
'Iran will have to address our concerns'
State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.
State Department: Russia’s strike on Lviv a 'campaign of terror'
U.S. State Department describes Russia's offensive against Liviv as a "campaign of terror, brutality and aggression."
State Department:
'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.
US:
'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'
State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.
US condemns Be'er Sheva attack
State Department spokesperson says US "condemns abhorrent terrorist attack" in which four Israelis were murdered.
US:
'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'
State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.
US: We're close to a deal with Iran
State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.
State Department:
'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'
State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.
US to American citizens:
'Leave Belarus immediately'
State Department upgrades Belarus travel warning to Level 4 amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
State Department:
'US citizens in Ukraine should depart now'
US urges Americans in Ukraine to leave immediately due to “increased threats of Russian military action”.
State Department okays possible missile sale to Jordan
State Department approves possible sale to Jordan of guided multiple launch rocket systems and related equipment.
US offers reward for info on leader of ISIS in Afghanistan
State Department offers $10-million reward for information about leader ISIS-K.
State Dept. okays potential weapons sales to Mideast allies
State Department approves potential weapons sales to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid
State Department spokesperson Ned Price: I reject the view that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.
US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of PA Arab's death
US demands “thorough criminal investigation” into death of Palestinian Arab after IDF operation in Jiljiliya.
Senior US official:
'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'
Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.
US cancels $130 million in aid to Egypt
State Department says Egypt did not meet conditions to receive $130 million in foreign military financing.
State Department approves arms sales to Egypt
The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.
US to citizens: Do not travel to Russia
Biden reportedly considering deploying US troops to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe amid tensions with Moscow.
US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave
State Department orders families of all personnel at US Embassy in Kiev to leave. Non-essential staff can leave if they so desire.
Learning from mistakes on Iran? Not the US
Is US policy on Iran repeating or avoiding past errors? US neogtiators seem trapped in the failed policy that let Khoneini take over. Op-ed.
US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting
State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.
Sec. Blinken appoints new Holocaust adviser
Former EU Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat is appointed as Special Adviser on Holocaust Issues
US State Department resumes tracking of 'settler violence'
After Trump admin nixed use of term 'settler', stopped citing left-wing NGOs, Biden administration plays up tracking of 'settler violence'.
US condemns Samaria shooting attack
State Department spokesperson condemns in which Yehuda Dimentman was murdered and two others were wounded.
State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence
Senior State Department official says Iran's actions show it is not serious about nuclear negotiations with western powers in Vienna.
Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options
Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.
Report: Israeli spyware found on phones of State Dept. officials
iPhones of at least nine State Department employees dealing with Middle East matters hacked using spyware developed by NSO Group.
Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'
State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.
US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack
State Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered.
State Department approves missile sale to Saudi Arabia
The deal is the first major arms sale to of Saudi Arabia under President Joe Biden.
US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached
State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.
Biden Administration's strongest condemnation of settlements yet
State Department Spokesman Ned Price condemns Israeli intention to approve 3,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria.
FM official: 'I personally updated the Americans in advance'
"The Americans got a heads-up, but they were expecting a more in-depth briefing" says Dep. Dir. Gen. of Strategic Interests Dept.
US insists: Israel gave no warning before terror designation
State Department again says US was not provided with advance notice of plans to designate PFLP affiliates as terrorist organizations.
US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated
State Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country.
