US Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Israel.
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo lands at Ben Gurion airport, greeted by Ambassador Friedman.
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Pompeo on Middle East tour to counter Iran, boost Netanyahu
US Sec. of State tells says Middle East trip aims to combat Iranian threat, strengthen dialogue with regional leaders.
PM Netanyahu: I am certain we'll capture the terrorists
PM Netanyahu discusses Ariel-area terror attacks, says Hamas is responsible for unintentional rocket attacks.
Pompeo: Israel has the right to protect its citizens
US Secretary of State expresses support for Israel’s right to defend itself after the rocket fire on Tel Aviv.
Pence and Pompeo to speak at AIPAC conference
Also confirmed to speak at AIPAC Policy Conference are Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Pompeo will visit Israel, Lebanon, and Kuwait
USA Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Beirut, Jerusalem, and Kuwait City to discuss regional challenges
State Dept: Golan Heights is Israeli
For the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.
Pompeo to visit Israel before election
State Department spokesman stresses Pompeo's visit is not intended to send any message to Israel.
Pompeo: Our policy regarding Iran is unchanged
Secretary of State responds to abrupt resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister, says Iran "must behave like a normal country".
Pompeo: US won't censure Netanyahu over Otzma deal
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 thanks Pompeo for insisting Israel apologize
Polish FM Czaputowicz thanks Sec. of State Pompeo for organizing conference, insisting Israeli FM apologize for remarks.
EU's Federica Mogherini meets US' Pompeo
Mogherini, Pompeo, emphasize need to cooperate on international affairs.
Mike Pompeo urges Poland to pass Holocaust restitution laws
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raises the issue of Holocaust-era property restitution during his first official visit to Poland.
Iran's Leader Khamenei: 'Death to America' means Death to Trump
'As long as US regime continues evil actions and vile, despicable interference, Iranian people won't stop chanting: Death to America.'
Pompeo: Withdrawal from Syria 'not the end of America's fight'
“The drawdown of troops is essentially a tactical change. It is not a change in the mission.”
US withdraws from nuclear arms treaty with Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces US is suspending Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty due to Russian violations.
Pompeo: Peace efforts will resume after Israeli elections
Secretary of State says Middle East peace plan efforts will begin “immediately” following Israeli elections.
Palestinian Authority snubs US: We don't want your money
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.
Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq
Russian network reports Pompeo told Iraqi PM the US will not intervene if Israel attacks Iranian targets in the country.
Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch
Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.
Pompeo: Withdrawal from Syria only a 'tactical change'
US Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria won't alter US military capacity to combat ISIS or Iran.
Pompeo invites Netanyahu to conference against Iran
Secretary of State invites Netanyahu to attend international conference against Iran in Warsaw along with Arab foreign minister.
'Do you think Arabs wear a neon sign with the word stupid?'
PLO leader Saeb Erekat lashes out at Secretary of State following his speech in Cairo.
Iran's Zarif: Wherever US interferes, chaos follows
Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Pompeo's Cairo speech, says Iran will never mimic US "human rights models".
'Trump is prepared to attack Syria again in the future'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers speech in Cairo, vows to continue fight against ISIS and Iran.
Pompeo: US redoubling efforts to pressure Iran
During visit to Jordan, Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria will not jeopardize efforts to pressure Iran and fight ISIS.
Pompeo to blast Obama's policy in speech in Egypt
Secretary of State reportedly to criticize former President’s Middle East policy in major speech he will give during his trip to the region.
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.
Iran to US: Do not lecture us
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects US warning for his country to stop its ballistic missile tests.
US warns Iran against ballistic missile launches
Pompeo: 'US will not stand by and watch the Iranian regime’s destructive policies place international stability and security at risk.'
Pompeo to Netanyahu:
'Syria decision in no way changes US commitment to Israel'
PM Netanyahu meets US State Secretary Mike Pompeo in Brasil: 'counter-ISIS campaign continues, efforts to counter Iran aggression continue.'
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.
Pompeo: The US isn't giving up the fight against ISIS
Despite remaining ISIS threats, Pompeo says US made 'Caliphate in Syria go away'.
Churches angry as land expropriation bill to be debated by gov't
Churches protest as bill affecting church-owned property, regulating real estate sales and levying city taxes to be debated on Christmas.
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.
Pompeo calls on UN to restrict Iran
Secretary of State urges United Nations to tighten restrictions on Iran's missiles.
Pompeo slams Russia for sending bombers to Venezuela
Secretary of State calls Russian decision to send two nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela 'collaboration between two corrupt governments'.
Report: US blocks F-16 sale to Croatia
US reportedly furious at deal for Israel to sell old American-made F-16s to Croatia.
Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security
State Department Spokeswoman says the issue of Iran, among other things, came up in Secretary of State's meeting with Netanyahu.
Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State
Before the meeting between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Pompeo in Brussels, they lit Hanukkah candles together. See the photos.
Netanyahu's warning to Lebanon
PM in meeting with Mike Pompeo calls on Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or Israel will be forced to act.
Netanyahu to meet Mike Pompeo in Brussels
Israeli premier to meet with US Secretary of State during visit to Brussels. Two leaders to discuss fighting along Israel's northern border.
US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile
Secretary of State Pompeo says Iran fired a missile capable of carrying multiple warheads in violation of UN resolution.
Pompeo: No evidence connecting Crown Prince to Khashoggi murder
US Secretary of State warns against weakening US-Saudi ties over the killing of Saudi journalist.
Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week
President Trump reportedly planning to meet with advisers, Ambassador Friedman to decide on date for release of Mideast peace plan.
Pompeo: Killers of Saudi journalist will be held accountable
US Secretary tells Saudi Crown Prince the US will hold accountable all involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Haley: North Korea postponed meeting with Pompeo
US ambassador to UN says North Korean officials postponed meeting with Secretary of State because they were not ready.
US churches demand Pompeo block Israeli land bill
Heads of US churches demand US Secretary of State intervene to stop bill to protect residents on lands sold by Church to private investors.
Pompeo to meet senior North Korean official in New York
US Secretary of State to meet North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York to discuss denuclearization.
Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be the toughest ever
US Secretary of State pushes back against criticism from some conservatives that latest Iran sanctions do not go far enough.
Pompeo: We will respond to Saudi journalist's murder
Secretary of State says it will take a "handful more weeks" before the US has enough evidence to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia.
US to revoke visas of Saudis
Secretary of State announces the US would be "taking appropriate actions" against Saudi Arabia in response to killing of journalist.
Trump denies Pompeo heard recording of journalist's murder
Trump says report claiming Secretary of State heard recording of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's alleged murder is fake news.
Report: Pompeo heard audio of Saudi journalist's murder
Senior Turkish official says Secretary of State heard alleged audio recording of Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
Palestinian Authority blasts US consulate closure
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 to close east Jerusalem consulate, merge it with embassy
US merges Jerusalem embassy and consulate used primarily for Arab residents - but says change not tied to change on final status issues.
Trump sending Pompeo 'immediately' to meet with Saudi King
Secretary of state to meet with king of Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Washington Post journalist.
Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever
Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".
Pompeo leaves for Pyongyang
US Secretary of State to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says he will seek to "develop sufficient trust" between the sides.
Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'
Iranian Foreign Minister outraged after US withdraws from a 1955 treaty with Iran.
