US Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Israel.
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo lands at Ben Gurion airport, greeted by Ambassador Friedman.
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo lands at Ben Gurion airport, greeted by Ambassador Friedman.

US Sec. of State tells says Middle East trip aims to combat Iranian threat, strengthen dialogue with regional leaders.

PM Netanyahu discusses Ariel-area terror attacks, says Hamas is responsible for unintentional rocket attacks.

US Secretary of State expresses support for Israel’s right to defend itself after the rocket fire on Tel Aviv.

Also confirmed to speak at AIPAC Policy Conference are Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Mitch McConnell.

USA Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Beirut, Jerusalem, and Kuwait City to discuss regional challenges

For the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.

State Department spokesman stresses Pompeo's visit is not intended to send any message to Israel.

Secretary of State responds to abrupt resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister, says Iran "must behave like a normal country".

Mike Pompeo refuses to condemn Netanyahu's efforts to secure alliance between Jewish Home and Otzma, says US won't interfere in election.

Polish FM Czaputowicz thanks Sec. of State Pompeo for organizing conference, insisting Israeli FM apologize for remarks.

Mogherini, Pompeo, emphasize need to cooperate on international affairs.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raises the issue of Holocaust-era property restitution during his first official visit to Poland.

'As long as US regime continues evil actions and vile, despicable interference, Iranian people won't stop chanting: Death to America.'

“The drawdown of troops is essentially a tactical change. It is not a change in the mission.”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces US is suspending Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty due to Russian violations.

Secretary of State says Middle East peace plan efforts will begin “immediately” following Israeli elections.

PA notifies US it will no longer accept aid, in protest of anti-terror funding law. Israel pushing for compromise to continue US aid to PA.

Russian network reports Pompeo told Iraqi PM the US will not intervene if Israel attacks Iranian targets in the country.

Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.

US Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria won't alter US military capacity to combat ISIS or Iran.

Secretary of State invites Netanyahu to attend international conference against Iran in Warsaw along with Arab foreign minister.

PLO leader Saeb Erekat lashes out at Secretary of State following his speech in Cairo.

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Pompeo's Cairo speech, says Iran will never mimic US "human rights models".

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers speech in Cairo, vows to continue fight against ISIS and Iran.

During visit to Jordan, Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria will not jeopardize efforts to pressure Iran and fight ISIS.

Secretary of State reportedly to criticize former President’s Middle East policy in major speech he will give during his trip to the region.

State Department official says there's no timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as Pompeo visit to the region announced.

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects US warning for his country to stop its ballistic missile tests.

Pompeo: 'US will not stand by and watch the Iranian regime’s destructive policies place international stability and security at risk.'

PM Netanyahu meets US State Secretary Mike Pompeo in Brasil: 'counter-ISIS campaign continues, efforts to counter Iran aggression continue.'

US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.

Despite remaining ISIS threats, Pompeo says US made 'Caliphate in Syria go away'.

Churches protest as bill affecting church-owned property, regulating real estate sales and levying city taxes to be debated on Christmas.

Official says Secretary of State will deliver speech on Middle East during a visit to Egypt next month. He might then visit Israel.

Secretary of State urges United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles.

Secretary of State calls Russian decision to send two nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela 'collaboration between two corrupt governments'.

US reportedly furious at deal for Israel to sell old American-made F-16s to Croatia.

State Department Spokeswoman says the issue of Iran, among other things, came up in Secretary of State's meeting with Netanyahu.

Before the meeting between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Pompeo in Brussels, they lit Hanukkah candles together. See the photos.

PM in meeting with Mike Pompeo calls on Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or Israel will be forced to act.

Israeli premier to meet with US Secretary of State during visit to Brussels. Two leaders to discuss fighting along Israel's northern border.

Secretary of State Pompeo says Iran fired a missile capable of carrying multiple warheads in violation of UN resolution.

US Secretary of State warns against weakening US-Saudi ties over the killing of Saudi journalist.

President Trump reportedly planning to meet with advisers, Ambassador Friedman to decide on date for release of Mideast peace plan.

US Secretary tells Saudi Crown Prince the US will hold accountable all involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

US ambassador to UN says North Korean officials postponed meeting with Secretary of State because they were not ready.

Heads of US churches demand US Secretary of State intervene to stop bill to protect residents on lands sold by Church to private investors.

US Secretary of State to meet North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York to discuss denuclearization.

US Secretary of State pushes back against criticism from some conservatives that latest Iran sanctions do not go far enough.

Secretary of State says it will take a "handful more weeks" before the US has enough evidence to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia.

Secretary of State announces the US would be "taking appropriate actions" against Saudi Arabia in response to killing of journalist.

Trump says report claiming Secretary of State heard recording of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's alleged murder is fake news.

Senior Turkish official says Secretary of State heard alleged audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Senior PA officials say US decision to close eastern Jerusalem consulate which had served as de facto mission to PA is slap in the face.

US merges Jerusalem embassy and consulate used primarily for Arab residents - but says change not tied to change on final status issues.

Secretary of state to meet with king of Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Washington Post journalist.

Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".

US Secretary of State to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says he will seek to "develop sufficient trust" between the sides.

Iranian Foreign Minister outraged after US withdraws from a 1955 treaty with Iran.
