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.
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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.
US: Al-Qaeda commander put on terror list
US State Department puts Al-Qaeda commander who called on Muslims to attack Jews and Americans on US terror list
Report: Trump to tap pro-Israel Rumsfeld adviser to State Dep.
Trump to pick David Schenker, former Rumsfeld adviser and director of pro-Israel think tank to serve as top US diplomat to the Middle East.
State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple Mount
Annual State Dep. report shows department urged Israel to curtail Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, agree to Reform demands at Western Wall.
State Department to fill post for anti-Semitism monitor
State Department says ‘crucial’ anti-Semitism monitor post to be filled ‘soon.’
U.S. suspends security aid to Pakistan
State Department announces suspension of security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against Taliban and Haqqani network.
State Dept: Reports Ambassador banned 'occupation' misleading
Department official claims reports that Ambassador to Israel asked them to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied' are 'misleading.'
Jerusalem, the State Department and the UN
Ambassador Friedman: Stop using the word 'occupation'
US ambassador to Israel reportedly calls on State Department to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied.'
State Department: No decisions about cutting off foreign aid
State Department spokeswoman says no decisions have been made about cutting off foreign aid to countries that voted against U.S. at the UN.
Both sides got it wrong on Jerusalem embassy
State Department: Now isn't the time to talk to North Korea
State Department says North Korea has shown no sign of a willingness to halt its missile and nuclear testing.
Despite Trump's declaration, State Dep not recognizing Jerusalem
ZOA, Republican congressman chastise State Department for refusing to list 'Jerusalem, Israel' in passports for Americans born in Jerusalem.
US must include "sovereignty" in Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act.
State Department to Israel: Temper response to Jerusalem move
United States asking Israel to temper its response to Jerusalem recognition, fearing backlash.
State Department to begin process of moving embassy immediately
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US to get to work immediately to fulfill Trump's pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.
US warns govt staff to avoid Jerusalem Old City
State Department warns employees to avoid eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria as Trump expected to make announcement on Jerusalem.
State Dep. orders embassies to prepare for Jerusalem decision
US embassies around the world directed to prepare for impending statement by President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
'Trump's heart in the right place, State Dep. slowing him down'
'After Obama, Netanyahu finally has a real friend in the White House,' says former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton.
State Department: No decision yet on embassy
State Department spokeswoman says Trump hasn't yet decided whether to sign waiver delaying embassy move to Jerusalem.
'Tillerson enjoys his job'
State Department spokeswoman refutes reports that Trump intends to replace Secretary of State, says Tillerson plans to stay on.
White House mum on report Secretary of State will be fired
White House refuses to confirm or deny report that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be fired.
State Department: Communication with PLO not frozen
State Department spokeswoman says U.S. wants PLO to keep its Washington mission open despite recent threats to shut it down.
U.S. still pursuing direct diplomacy with North Korea
State Department official says quiet diplomatic efforts with North Korea are continuing, despite Trump's assertion they are a waste of time.
