News for Antony Blinken Lapid: Israel reserves right to act in any way against IranUS Secretary of State holds a press conference with Lapid and UAE Foreign Minister at Dept. of State. US pushing Israel to allow opening of consulate for PA in JerusalemUS continues to push to reopen consulate for Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem. Nuclear deal with Tehran and the US in discussion. Biden administration to press Israel to limit trade with ChinaReport: US Secretary of State expected to ask Yair Lapid to limit Israel's trade ties with China. 'We pledge to act, every day, so that history is not repeated'US Secretary of State Blinken issues remarks on 80th anniversary of Babi Yar Massacre.Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's courtSecretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Blinken urges more Arab countries to normalize ties with IsraelSecretary of State on anniversary of Abraham Accords: We want to widen the circle of peaceful diplomacy.US conditions only small part of Egypt aid on human rightsUS to make available $300 million in aid for Egypt, $170 million of which will be released without conditions.U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backingAntony Blinken said that while Pakistan's policy with regards to Afghanistan was unclear, it had harbored senior Taliban members.Blinken warns: U.S. close to giving up on Iran dealU.S. Secretary of State Blinken says the nuclear deal was in peril of getting nixed due to Iran's repeated infractions. Lapid to meet Blinken in WashingtonForeign Minister announces plans to visit Washington in October to meet US Secretary of State. State Department staff call on Blinken to fire employee behind offensive blogLetter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.Blinken on Afghanistan: A new diplomatic mission has begunSecretary of State calls on Taliban to live up to its commitments now that US troops have pulled out of Afghanistan. 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. Bennett to Blinken: I bring from Israel a new spiritSecretary of State meets Prime Minister Bennett: Our commitment to Israel will always be unshakable. US to give PA half a million COVID vaccinesUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces Biden Administration to ship 500,000 vaccine doses to PA. 'We are pleased to help lives.'Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of KabulState Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken: We regret Poland's adoption of restitution lawSecretary of State reiterates US concerns over law restricting claims on Jewish property looted from Polish Jewry during the Holocaust.Blinken: This is manifestly not SaigonSecretary of State defends Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to MoroccoBlinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.US concerned over Polish restitution lawSecretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families. Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviserBlinken appoints Amos Hochstein, born and raised in Israel, to serve as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security.Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tankerUS Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker. US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tankerBlinken vows 'appropriate response' to Iranian drone attack on Israeli-managed ship which killed two crew members. US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on shipState Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.Blinken: Talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitelySecretary of State: We're committed to diplomacy, but this process cannot go on indefinitely. The ball remains in Iran's court.Swastika carved into State Department elevatorNazi symbol carved near office of special envoy to combat anti-Semitism. Natan Sharasky meets US Secretary of State Blinken in DCFormer Soviet Refusenic discusses global efforts to free political prisoners and fight anti-Semitism with Sec. Antony Blinken.Blinken: US 'disappointed' by Hariri stepping downSecretary of State says the resignation of Saad Hariri as Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate is disappointing.Blinken: US strikes on pro-Iran targets should send a strong messageUS Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces. Watch: Lapid presses U.S. on Iran, Blinken urges help for GazaForeign Minister Lapid met with US secretary of state in Rome Sunday, marking the first face-to-face meeting between the two.Lapid meets US Secretary of State: I know we can count on youLapid to Blinken: We believe the way to discuss disagreements is through direct conversations.US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear dealBlinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA. State Department: US policy on Golan Heights has not changedA media report had quoted a State Dep. official saying that the US was walking back recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan.Blinken and Lapid discuss Israel-PA relationsUS Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister for the second time since Sunday. Blinken invites Lapid to WashingtonForeign Minister Yair Lapid speaks to US Secretary of State, thanks him for the United States' unwavering support for Israel.Blinken: Hundreds of sanctions will remain even if US returns to nuclear dealSecretary of State says "hundreds" of US sanctions will remain on Iran even if the United States rejoins the 2015 nuclear deal.Blinken: US committed to replenishing Iron DomeSecretary of State reiterates Biden administration's position that Israel has a right to defend itself against rockets.Blinken: Iran's 'breakout time' for nuclear weapons could shrinkSecretary of State warns that Iran is "galloping forward" with its nuclear program. Republican presses Blinken: 'Impossible to invest in Gaza without helping Hamas'Rep. Brian Mast presses Blinken on Hamas' popularity with Palestinian Arabs despite the group forcing a despotic regime on Gaza.Watch: Republican Rep. grills Blinken on 'anti-Israel' mediaRep. Joe Wilson slammed the New York Times for publishing 'Hamas propaganda', questioned White House motives. Gantz in Washington to discuss Gaza reconstructionDefense Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss Gaza, Iran.Democrats urge Blinken to press Israel on Gaza reconstruction17 Democratic Senators write to Secretary of State, urge him to press Israel to allow materials for reconstruction into Gaza.'US understands Israel wants its soldiers - but Gaza needs hope'US Secretary of State warned Israel that evicting Arab squatters in Sheikh Jarrah and law enforcement on Temple Mount could lead to violenceUS Secretary of State: Anti-Semitism must be addressedSecretary Antony Blinken warns anti-Semitic attacks in US must be brought under control or results could be disastrous. Rivlin to Blinken: Real war criminals are hiding in Gaza, behind civilian populationsPresident Rivlin says to Blinken that he is "deeply concerned about rising antisemitism around the world, including in the United States".Blinken: US, Israel 'absolutely united' against Iran acquiring nuclear weaponsUS Secretary of State Anthony Blinken holds press conference with reporters following meetings with Israeli, PA leaders. Ashkenazi to Blinken: Gaza cannot go back to what it was before flare-upForeign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi hosts US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem 'Biden wants to rebuild relationship with the Palestinians'US Secretary of State meets with Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem on first day of Middle East visit.US Secretary of State arrives in IsraelSecretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Israel in bid to 'solidify' ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza.Blinken condemns anti-Semitic attacksUS Secretary of State: We have a responsibility to do everything we can to stop hate in all its forms.Senior State Dept. Official: Hamas capabilities were not destroyedState Department says that it is “committed to all efforts for an everlasting peace.”Blinken heads to Israel to 'solidify' Gaza ceasefireBiden dispatches Secretary of State to ensure 'immediate assistance' reaches Gaza and to 'solidify' ceasefire.Blinken: Two-state solution is the only wayUS Secretary of State says the two-state solution is the only way to provide hope to Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.Blinken: Iran hasn't shown that it's ready to follow nuke dealUS Secretary of State says Iran has yet to prove it is willing to comply with nuclear deal, a condition for lifting of US sanctions. Abbas speaks to Blinken: Stop the Israeli aggressionUS Secretary of State phones PA chairman following Gaza ceasefire.Blinken welcomes ceasefire, will visit region soonSecretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, welcomes ceasefire in Gaza. Danny Danon: "People understand we are fighting a vicious organization"Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN speaks about the road ahead in dealing with Hamas. |
