Israel sends second envoy to US to mend intelligence ties
US demanded clarifications after last week's visit failed to get the information to the right ears in advance of Israeli declaration.
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US 'concerned' about plans to approve 'settlement units'
State Dept. spokesman calls on Israel, PA to 'refrain from unilateral steps' that 'undercut efforts' for 'a negotiated two-state solution.'
Did Israel coordinate declaring PFLP groups as terror with US?
State Dept: Israel didn't give us prior warning about designation of 6 organizations as terror. Israeli officials: We did.
'Abraham Accords not a substitute for two-state solution'
State Department officials say US working to expand Abraham Accords, but they are not a substitute for the "two-state solution".
US denounces Hezbollah's deliveries of Iranian fuel to Lebanon
State Department spokesman: Hezbollah's deliveries of Iranian fuel to Lebanon are a “public relations stunt”.
US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'
US State Department spokesman Ned Price: We hope Iran's definition of soon matches our definition of soon.
State Department spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
State Department spokesman Ned Price tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine for 10 days.
US to help Saudi Arabia maintain its military helicopter fleet
State Department announces maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.
Watch: Video conference marking Abraham Accords anniversary
The US State Department will hold a video conference today to mark one year since the historic agreements.
'We strongly support the Abraham Accords'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price welcomes Abraham Accords on the one-year anniversary of their signing.
State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog
Letter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.
Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?
State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.
Report: State Department targeted by cyberattack
The extent of the breach and the perpetrators behind the attack remain unclear at this time.
Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul
State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'
Spokesman for State Department said the Taliban had promised safe passage of American civilians as well as those from other countries.
US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions
State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.
US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian activists
National Union for Democracy in Iran pens letter directly to President Biden after State Department again rebuffs request for meeting.
International community 'ready to assist' people of Afghanistan
US State Department releases joint statement with international signatories, calling for Taliban to allow departure of those who wish it.
US congratulates Israel and UAE on normalization anniversary
State Department congratulates Israel and the UAE "for their efforts to build a more peaceful and prosperous region."
Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviser
Blinken appoints Amos Hochstein, born and raised in Israel, to serve as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security.
US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel
State Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation.
US 'deeply concerned' by attack on Israeli-managed ship
US says it is closely monitoring the situation following attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off Oman.
State Department approves sale of helicopters to Israel
State Department says it has approved potential sale of 18 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters to Israel.
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.
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.