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‘Jewish ideas poison people,’ State Department official writes on Christian nationalist blog.
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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.
Here's how the State Department cut Palestinian terror
New State Department report claims 'Palestinian' Arabs acted violently towards Jews just 101 times in 2019. Here's the truth.
Israel gets top rank for fighting human trafficking
US State Department releases annual report on global efforts to combat human trafficking. Israel places in top tier for 9th straight year.
State Dept: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence
Annual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.
'Sovereignty should be part of Israel-PA talks'
State Department spokeswoman says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria should be part of talks with PA on Trump plan.
Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next week
State Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.
PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty
PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.
US official: We're ready to recognize sovereignty
State Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required.
US changes description of Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem
State Department now calls Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens”.
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State Department Spokesperson's remarks on peace plan
State Dept. Spokeswoman tells i24NEWS: If Palestinians agree to no longer fund terrorism, there is path towards eventual Palestinian state.
Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel
David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.
US State Department: Morgan Ortagus addresses US-Iran escalation
US committed to 'deescalation' as Iran threatens massive retaliation for killing of top general.
State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide
"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.
State Department offers $1 million to counter EU anti-Semitism
The State Department is offering a $1 million grant to combat European anti-Semitism.
US State Department lifts travel ban on Old City of Jerusalem
Embassy announces end to travel bans imposed on Jerusalem's Old City, parts of Samaria following declaration that settlements not illegal.
State Department quintuples award for info on missing CIA agent
State Department quintuples to $25 million awards for information on Jewish American missing in Iran.
'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'
US State Department condemns Iran's expansion of uranium enrichment activities.
US sanctions Iran's construction sector
State Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.
US backs Lebanese citizens' right to protest
Senior State Department official says Lebanese people are “rightfully angered” with their government.
State Department confirms Pompeo visit to Israel
State Department says Secretary of State will visit Jerusalem on Friday and meet PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Iran.
Trump administration renews Clinton email probe
Washington Post reports State Department is investigating email records of dozens of former Hillary Clinton aides.
US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to Syria
State Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave.
State Department warns Hezbollah
State Department official voices concern over "destabilizing role" of Iranian proxies in Middle East.
State Department plays down removal of PA from website
State Department official responds to website's removal of the Palestinian Authority: There has been no change to our policy.
PA blasts State Department for removing it from its website
Abbas spokesman says US move shows it is "fully aligned with the extremist Israeli right-wing."
US State Department removes all mention of Palestinian Authority
'Palestinian Authority,' 'Palestinian territories' no longer appear on official State Department website.
US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker
State Department official says US will prevent private sector from assisting Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Mediterranean.
US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady
State Department statement describes Nechama Rivlin as having "touched the hearts of so many over the years".
US-led Bahrain conference to go on despite Israeli elections
State Department says news of new Israeli elections in September will not affect June economic conference in Bahrain.
US has numerous reports consistent with Syria chemical exposure
State Department: US has received numerous reports consistent with chemical exposure in Syria, but no definitive conclusion has been made.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns rocket fire on southern Israel, calls for those responsible to stop the attacks.
State Dep't offers reward for help in bankrupting Hezbollah
Trump administration offers $10 million for information that would disrupt Hezbollah cash flow.
Young Israel: US making a strong statement to the world
National Council of Young Israel welcomes State Department’s decision to identify Golan Heights as being “under Israeli control”.
'Mr. Prime Minister, apply sovereignty now'
Israeli responses pour in after US State Dept. omits reference to Israeli 'occupation' in its Human Rights Reports.
State Dept: Golan Heights is Israeli
For the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.
US: $1 million reward for info on Osama bin Laden's son
US State Department says Hamza bin Laden has threatened attacks against the US in revenge for his father's death.
Heather Nauert withdraws from consideration as UN ambassador
State Department spokeswoman announces she has withdrawn candidacy for UN ambassador.
Report: Anti-Israel bias in 3 percent of Palestinian textbooks
State Department report on UNRWA uncovers cases of anti-Israel and other bias in 3.1 percent of Palestinian Arab textbooks.
