US condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters
State Department spokesperson: The Iranian people have a right to voice their frustrations and hold their government accountable.
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Biden: There is no place for anti-Semitism
President condemns swastika that was carved into an elevator at the State Department building.
Swastika carved into State Department elevator
Nazi symbol carved near office of special envoy to combat anti-Semitism.
Can anyone explain a US State Department "illegality statement?"
A former Israeli Justice Minister writes that he is “mystified” by a US State Department spokeperson's recent illegality statement. Op-ed.
US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.
Top US official to visit Israel, PA
State Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday.
'Home should not be demolished for actions of one individual'
State Department spokesman says Blinken has raised concerns with Israel over demolition of the home of a terrorist's family.
State Department: US policy on Golan Heights has not changed
A media report had quoted a State Dep. official saying that the US was walking back recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan.
US: Iranians were denied a free and fair electoral process
State Department says indirect talks with Iran will continue despite Iranians not getting a "free and fair electoral process".
State Department shuns the term 'Abraham Accords'
Biden State Department discourages employees from referring to peace agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors by official name.
US expects sixth round of indirect talks with Iran
State Department spokesman says hurdles remain in talks to return Iran to compliance with 2015 agreement.
State Department faces June deadline to release UFO data
With the State Dep't saying the latest UFO clips were not doctored, no one appears to understand what these flying machines really are.
State Department: Syrian elections are illegitimate
Despite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term.
State Department okays use of expired US passports
US citizens abroad will be able to use expired passports to return home, State Department says.
US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on Israel
State Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state".
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in Israel
Deputy Assistant US Secretary for Israel-Palestinian Affairs, Hady Amr, will hold talks aimed at ending escalation.
US warns citizens to 'reconsider travel to Israel'
State Department raises travel advisory for Israel due to the rocket fire from Gaza and the riots in Israeli cities.
State Department draws parallels between Israel & terrorists
State Department spokesman Ned Price calls on all sides to 'exercise restraint and calm' as Hamas launches rockets on Tel Aviv.
'We recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself'
State Department spokesman Ned Price “in the strongest” terms the barrage of rocket attacks against Israel.
State Dep't 'extremely concerned' about 'confrontations'
Ned Price, US State Dep't spokesman, expresses 'extreme concern' over 'confrontations,' urging Israel to preserve 'historic' status quo.
US calls on Israel to 'deescalate' tensions in Jerusalem
State Department spokeswoman says Washington is “deeply concerned about the heightened tensions in Jerusalem”.
State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthrough
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no agreement yet regarding a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'
State Department spokesperson: It is not the view of this administration that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.
US lowers travel advisory rating for Israel
State Department lowers travel advisory rating for Israel to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel”.
Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions relief
Senior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove.
US plays down expectations for talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.
State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on Iran
State Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.
US State Dept: 'Is the West Bank occupied? Yes'
At daily briefing, State Dept. spokesman reiterates: US believes Judea and Samaria are 'occupied.'
State Department spokesman:
'PA elections are ultimately a matter for Palestinian people'
State Department spokesman responds to presence of convicted terrorists in Fatah election slate.
US report: PA tortured attendees at 2019 Bahrain workshop
State Department report on human rights finds PA took action against Palestinian Arabs who took part in peace workshop in Bahrain in 2019.
US: We consider Israel to be 'occupying' Judea and Samaria
State Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term 'occupation' in context of the current status of the West Bank.
Biden administration resumes use of 'Occupied Territories'
State Department’s annual report on human rights violations refers to Judea and Samaria as territories “occupied” by Israel.
Visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply
State Department: Most visa applicants who were denied because of Trump’s travel ban on Muslim-majority countries can reapply.
'Condemn the Houthis, unequivocally'
Jason Greenblatt criticizes State Department spokesman's weak condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
State Department: Biden policy is to support 2-state solution
State Department says US is committed to sending humanitarian aid to the PA.
US: ICC has no jurisdiction to probe Israel
State Department spokesperson says the Biden administration opposes and is disappointed by ICC decision to investigate Israeli "war crimes".
The change in tone of the US State Department
State Department spokesman hints at press briefing what the new administration's positions would be on Iran, Israel-PA.
'Jewish ideas poison people'
‘Jewish ideas poison people,’ State Department official writes on Christian nationalist blog.
US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'
State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States.
US: UNHRC has 'disproportionate focus' on Israel
State Department spokesman says US seeks to change UNHRC's attitude towards Israel.
US concerned about ICC ruling on Israel
State Department spokesman says US is concerned about the ICC taking steps against Israeli personnel as part of potential war crimes probe.
Report: State Department to hire Israel critic
Washington Free Beacon reports State Department will hire Sanders aide Matt Duss, who has been blasted for anti-Israel activism.
US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal
State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.
Biden formally nominates Wendy Sherman to State Department
Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that was signed during the Obama administration.
Trump Admin. knows anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism
State Department official Ellie Cohanim speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Trump Administration's fight against anti-Semitism
Who changed Trump and Pence's bios on State Dept. website?
Biographies of Trump and Pence on State Department website change to say their term ended on Monday.
State Department designates Cuba a state sponsor of terror
State Department says Cuba is providing safe harbor to malicious actors and engaging in "malign behavior" in the region.
Biden to nominate Iran negotiator as deputy Secretary of State
Wendy Sherman, who served as a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal, expected to be nominated as deputy Secretary of State.
State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi Arabia
US State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.
US setting up consulate in Western Sahara
The move comes after Trump recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the region as part of normalization agreement with Israel.
Pompeo quarantining after coming in contact with COVID carrier
US Secretary of State quarantining but has been tested and is negative for coronavirus, says State Department.
State Department informs staff that transition process has begun
In internal e-mail, State Department says a team has been assigned to support a handover to the Biden administration.
US declares: Anti-Zionism is Anti-Semitism
Read the offical State Department declaration on "identifying organizations engaged in anti-Semitic BDS activities"
Is State Dept. preventing Biden from accessing messages?
State Department sources claim that the Trump administration is preventing Joe Biden from accessing messages from foreign leaders.
Report: US planning to sell drones to UAE
Reuters report: State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates.
'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'
US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs affirms US is committed to Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.
US official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in Europe
At AJC program, State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism says Hezbollah weapons caches have been discovered across Europe.
US sells ambassador's residence
Sale of official ambassador's residence finalized in latest step in transfer of embassy to Jerusalem. Identity of buyer still unknown.
Career bureaucrats are undermining Israel’s global standing
Career bureaucrats embedded throughout the State Department continue to undermine Israel’s standing among the nations. Opinion
Why does State Department not count terror attacks against Jews?
Boomerang asks President Trump to make changes to State Department after report under-counts terror attacks by 800.
