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US State Department puts Al-Qaeda commander who called on Muslims to attack Jews and Americans on US terror list
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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.
Trump administration won't oppose 'Greater Jerusalem' bill
US Department of State spokesperson says she won't comment on Jerusalem bill, notes bill still has to go through legislative process.
US withdraws military assistance from Myanmar
State Department says assistance dropped over persecution of Rohingya Muslim minority.
State Department: Greenblatt's statement is nothing new
State Department spokeswoman: Any Palestinian government must commit to non-violence and recognize Israel.
Hezbollah official: U.S. trying to 'demonize' the group
Hezbollah official says multimillion dollar reward offered for two senior members of the group will not affect Hezbollah's activities.
'Hezbollah determined to give itself option to attack America'
State Department offers $12 million for information leading to the capture of two senior Hezbollah members.
Report: US to offer cash prize for wanted Hezbollah leaders
US media says State Department to offer $12 million to anyone with information on Hezbollah leaders.
State Department: Tillerson didn't call Trump a 'moron'
State Department spokeswoman strongly denies reported that Secretary of State had called Trump a "moron".
State Dept to Arutz Sheva: No attempt to take back Israel aid
US denies report Secretary of State seeks to retrieve $75 million in aid. 'Administration committed to ensuring Israel receives all aid.'
Tillerson to Israel: Give back military aid
Trump administration mulling move to pressure Israel to return $75 million in military aid allocated by Congress for Israel's defense.
Trump orders Russia to close San Francisco consulate
Trump administration orders Russia to shutter consulate following Russia's order that the U.S. cut its diplomatic personnel in Russia.
New school year, same old incitement curriculum
Study finds PA textbooks in UNRWA schools continue to educate children for war and violence against Jews and Israel.
State Dept: We will not 'bias' outcome of negotiations
Spokeswoman refuses to commit to two-state solution, as US delegation prepares to speak today with Netanyahu and Abbas.
Trump admin pushes affirmative action after Charlottesville
Sec. of State Rex Tillerson introduces racial quotas for ambassadorships in wake of Charlottesville violence.
Secretary Tillerson should resign
Trump taps Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as religious freedom envoy
Gov. Brownback has a long history of cooperation with Jewish community on issues of religious freedom, is an outspoken supporter of Israel.
State Department defends terrorism report
State Dept defends report attributing Palestinian Arab violence to 'lack of hope,' says Sec of State Tillerson does not intend to resign.
Did State Department copy old reports to whitewash PA?
'State Department fears its own words could be used by Congress to cut funding to the PA, so it intentionally slants reports.'
State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA
Illinois congressman, Zionist organization slam State Department report blaming Israel for terrorism, whitewashing PA incitement.
State Dept 'nervous' as Trump cleans house
President Trump attempts State Department overhaul to 'Americanize' cumbersome bureaucracy - reportedly making officials very nervous.
Trump Administration: 'Settlements' don't help peace
State Department spokesperson says President Trump has been 'clear all along' that 'settlements' don't help the peace process.
Trump administration: No condemnation of settlement construction
State Department says no condemnation planned for Israel's approval of 2,600 homes in Judea and Samaria - breaking longstanding US policy.
Saudi Arabia, U.S. blacklist Hezbollah leader
Saudi Arabia and the United States blacklist Hashem Safieddine, president of Hezbollah's executive council.
State Department offers reward for Al-Nusra leader
Trump administration offers reward of up to $10 million for information about Al-Nusra Front leader.
U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit
Rep. Eliot Engel calls out Embassy in Saudi Arabia for posting video that edited out mention of Trump's visit to Israel.
State Department issues travel alert for Europe
American citizens warned to be aware of a continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.
State Department: Hamas military commander a ‘global terrorist’
Hamas commander involved in kidnapping of Gilad Shalit declared 'a significant risk' of committing terrorist attacks.
State Department employee charged with lying to FBI
Veteran State Department employee charged with making false statements about gifts received from Chinese intelligence agents.
US combats UN anti-Israel bias
State Department opposes UN Human Rights Council hearing 'human rights in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories'.
State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced
State Department says Trump's proposed budget cut does not affect Israel.
State Department: Israel’s anti-BDS law is ‘sovereign decision’
State Department refuses to condemn Israeli law barring BDS activists from entering country.
State Department: Obama money reached Palestinian Authority
State Department confirms that millions which Obama earmarked for PA reached its destination, despite Republican efforts to the contrary.
US working with Israel on 'settlements'
State Department official says White House working closely with Israel on policy on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria
Report: State Dep. officials barred from Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Senior State Department bureaucrats fired days after being barred from Trump-Netanyahu meeting.
US State Dept. refuses to condemn Regulation Law
State Dept. official says US is reserving comment, while calling on Palestinian Authority not to challenge the law in international courts.
Report: 100,000 visas revoked under Trump travel ban
Department of Justice lawyer says more than 100,000 visas have been revoked from travellers in the past week.
State Department officials protest Trump's immigration policy
Some 900 State Department officials sign memo criticizing Trump's travel ban for refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority countries.
State Department freezes PA-intended funds
US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.