US: Israel had the right to remove Hevron observers
State Department spokesman says Israel’s decision not to renew mandate of international observer force in Hevron is a "sovereign decision".
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Trump names prosecutor as anti-Semitism monitor
President Donald Trump set to name Los Angeles prosecutor Elan Carr to be the State Department’s envoy for anti-Semitism.
US has 'no timeline' for Syria withdrawal
State Department official says there's no timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as Pompeo visit to the region announced.
US State Department warns travelers visiting Israel
State Department warns American travelers visiting Israel to be on high alert amid ongoing terror wave.
US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself
State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.
State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting
US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.
Report: Pompeo to deliver speech on Middle East
Official says Secretary of State will deliver speech on Middle East during a visit to Egypt next month. He might then visit Israel.
US concerned over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon
State Department official hopes Lebanon's next government will work with Washington.
'We recognized J'lem as Israel's capital because it's the truth'
US State Dept deputy spokesman discusses Jerusalem recognition and its impact on Middle East on first anniversary of Trump's move.
US offers $5 million reward for info on 2008 Mumbai attackers
10 years after deadly Islamic terror attacks in India, US State Department offers reward money for information on attacks' planners.
State Department: No conclusion yet on Khashoggi murder
State Department says administration has yet to make a "final conclusion" on who is responsible for murder of Saudi journalist.
US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leaders
State Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders.
US stands by Israel
State Department spokeswoman condemns Gaza rocket attacks against Israel, says US stands with Israel as it defends itself.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself.
State Department spokeswoman leading candidate for UN ambassador
Trump reportedly told advisers that Heather Nauert is his leading choice to replace Nikki Haley.
US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadist
US offers $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda terrorist who urged attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem.
US: Israel has right to determine who enters
State Department official says US in touch with student who was refused entry to Israel due to her support for BDS.
PLO: US inciting Israel to demolish Bedouin village
PLO outraged after State Department spokeswoman says demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar followed a legal process in Israel.
State Department: Khan al-Ahmar demolition follows legal process
State Department spokeswoman asked if US opposes demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost, says it followed a lengthy legal process.
'Jerusalem, Israel' to be written in US passports?
Members of Congress request US Pres. Trump order State Dep't to write 'Jerusalem, Israel,' in passports of US citizens born in Jerusalem.
State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?
State Department spokeswoman: PA, instead of paying its debts, pays terrorists and their families.
US releases some military assistance to Egypt
Secretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt.
It's official: U.S. ends funding to UNRWA
State Department officially announces the United States will not make any additional contributions to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
State Department: Aid to PA doesn't provide value to taxpayers
State Department spokeswoman explains Washington’s decision to cut the aid it provides to the PA.
Trump cuts more than $200 million in aid to PA
State Department informs Congress that more than $200 million in bilateral assistance to the PA has been cut.
U.S. redirects Syria funding
State Department announces it will redirect $230 million in frozen funding away from Syria.
State Department: North Korea talks headed in right direction
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress.
State Department:
'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'
State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed.
State Department: Israel has a right to defend itself
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned by situation in Gaza but says Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks.
U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve dispute
State Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.
U.S. on Nationality Law: We believe in equality of all persons
State Department spokeswoman asked about Israel's Nationality Law, says Washington hesitates to discuss other countries' legislation.
State Department praises rescue of Syrian White Helmets
United States praises Israel and Jordan for facilitating the evacuations of hundreds of White Helmet rescuers from Syria.
U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activists
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. does not support BDS, says countries have the right to prevent entry to activists.
Trump Admin will not hesitate to punish Iran sanctions violators
State Department official says US will take action against any company which violates sanctions against Iran.
Pompeo to meet North Korean officials as soon as possible
Secretary of State plans to meet with North Korean officials "at the earliest possible date" to implement Trump-Kim summit.
Friedman to State Department: Israel not a human rights violator
Ambassador rejected calls for extra scrutiny of IDF behavior, emailed State Department officials to affirm Israel’s democratic standards.
US: Komemiyut not a terror group
State Department says NGO which received funds from charity headed by Ambassador David Friedman is legitimate group, not terror org.
State Department opposes PA's ICC actions
State Department says PA filing complaints against Israel at International Criminal Court is counterproductive to peace.
State Department: Hamas using embassy as excuse for violence
State Department spokeswoman: Hamas is using the unveiling of the American embassy in Jerusalem as an "excuse" to encourage violence.
Fake News:
Media falsely accuses Amb. Friedman of donating to terror group
False claims: Media outlets attempt to link Ambassador David Friedman to movement declared 'Jewish terror group' by State Dept.
Trump signs law to help Holocaust victims reclaim lost property
President signs law requiring State Department to monitor European countries handling of property taken from Holocaust victims.
U.S. concerned about human rights abuses in North Korea
State Department says Washington will continue to pressure North Korea over its human rights abuses.
State Dep't won't say if it views Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'
State Department won't say if it views Judea, Samaria, Golan or Gaza as “occupied territory” after removing term from human rights report.
Trump admin drops references to Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'
In a first for the US, State Department erases references to 'Israeli occupation' in annual report. PA says 'US has sided with Israel.'
State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attack
U.S. says credible information shows Russian and Syrian regime officials are sanitizing the site of attack in Douma.
US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'
US State Department congratulates Israel on 70th birthday. 'Israel is a successful nation that has flourished and continues to thrive.'
Journalist killed in Gaza had been vetted to receive US funds
State Department says USAID vetted Gaza journalist accused of being a Hamas member and who was killed during riots at Gaza border.
Syria: More than 150 dead from chemical weapons attack
At least 150 people, mostly women and children, killed and hundreds injured in chemical weapons attack by Assad's army in city of Douma.
Trump administration: combating anti-Semitism a ‘priority'
State Department unable to say when Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism post will be filled.
State Department: Russia violating its obligations
State Department accuses Russia of developing destabilizing nuclear weapons in violation of its treaty obligations.
New US MOU gives Libya 'license to steal,' activist says
US agrees to Libyan request that activists say prevents ancient Jewish artifacts from leaving the country.
'We'd consider bringing in other countries to peace talks'
State Department responds to Abbas: U.S. would consider involvement of other countries in peace talks if it believes it would be helpful.
State Dep. official: US, Israel like junior high buddies
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says US-Israel relationship akin to friendship between junior high students.
US: Police recommendations against Netanyahu 'internal matter'
State Department spokeswoman says US aware of recommendations, 'but we consider it to be an internal Israeli matter.'
State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassy
In budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem.
US backs Israel's right to self-defense
Pentagon, State Department, emphasize Israel has a right to defend itself, express concern over Iran's 'behavior.'
State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attack
State Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.
'US under no illusions about Iran's malicious intent'
Senior US State Department counterterrorism expert says US and Israel are working closely to counter Iranian influence in the region.
State Department urges Poland to re-evaluate Holocaust law
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned about repercussions of proposed Polish law on Holocaust.
State Department could cut PA aid even further
Ambassador Haley reportedly pushing for further cuts to U.S. aid to PA, following the cut in funding to UNRWA.
