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US State Department: Israel has the legitimate right to defend itself

State Department spokesperson Ned Price stresses US backs Israel's right to self-defense, but also condemns violent riots in Huwara.

'Israel has the legitimate right to defend itself'

State Department spokesperson to step down

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price will take on a position working directly for Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

State Department spokesperson to step down

US condemns Smotrich's 'repugnant, disgusting' call to 'wipe out' Huwara

State Department Spokesman Ned Price says US condemns 'incitement to violence' from Israel and Palestinians.

US condemns Smotrich's call to 'wipe out' Huwara

US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'

State Department spokesperson calls to "immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds" following attack in Huwara and ensuing clashes.

US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'

Biden Admin. 'extremely concerned' after Shechem battle

State Department spokesman Ned Price says US recognizes Israel's security needs, but is concerned by large number of casualties in battle.

Biden Admin. 'extremely concerned' after Shechem battle

State Department on Jenin: We condemn terrorist groups, all parties need to de-escalate

State Department spokesperson: We mourn the loss of innocent lives. Palestinians and Israelis equally deserve to live safely and securely.

'We condemn terrorist groups, all parties need to de-escalate'

State Department spokesperson: Israel's sanctions on PA have served to exacerbate tensions

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

Condemnations come after two people are executed over alleged involvement in death of paramilitary officer.

US, Britain condemn latest executions in Iran

State Department: The Homesh outpost is illegal even under Israeli law

State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks out against plans to normalize the community of Homesh in Samaria.

'The Homesh outpost is illegal even under Israeli law'

State Department spokesperson: Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence

Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'

State Department spokesman: Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.

'Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda'

Border Police to IDF: You rushed report on PA teen's death

With the US calling for 'accountability' over the death of a teen in Jenin, Border Police sources are questioning the army's 'hasty' report.

Border Police to IDF: You rushed report on PA teen's death

US denounces Iran over execution of protester

State Department spokesman: These harsh sentences are meant to intimidate Iran's people.

US denounces Iran over execution of protester

US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel

State Department spokesman says US is opposed to Al Jazeera taking killing of its journalist to International Criminal Court.

US opposed to Al Jazeera's ICC petition against Israel

US condemns attack near Ariel

State Department spokesperson says US concerned over violence, sends condolences to families of Israelis and Palestinian Arabs alike.

US condemns attack near Ariel

US slams Ben-Gvir: "Celebrating the legacy of a terrorist organization"

US State Department spokesman Ned Price criticizes Otzma Yehudit leader for attending memorial to Rabbi Meir Kahane.

"Celebrating legacy of terrorist organization"

State Department spokesman: A deal with Iran is not imminent

State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.

'A deal with Iran is not imminent'

State Department spokesperson: Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The Iranians have made very clear that this is not a deal that they have been prepared to make.

'Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now'

US on Iraq: Violence is not acceptable

Ned Price issues statement marking a year since elections: "Iraq’s leaders have been unable to resolve their political differences"

US on Iraq: Violence is not acceptable

State Department on Abu Aqleh report: We underscore the importance of accountability

State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.

'We underscore the importance of accountability'

State Department spokesperson: Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago

State Department spokesperson Ned Price expresses some optimism about prospects of Iran nuclear deal, but says that divisions remain.

'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'

Israel defends closure of terror-linked NGO offices

The UN, EU, and US State Department say they will continue working with the NGOs until Israel provides 'conclusive' evidence of terror ties.

Israel defends closure of terror-linked NGO offices

US seeks clarifications on Israeli raids of PA organizations

State Department spokesperson says US has asked Israel for more information following raids of offices of blacklisted PA groups.

US seeks clarifications on Israeli raids of PA organizations

US condemns Jerusalem bus attack

State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.

US condemns Jerusalem bus attack

Blinken to Gantz: There needs to be accountability for Abu Aqleh's killing

State Department Spokesperson Ned Price issues statement following Blinken’s conversation with Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

'There needs to be accountability for Abu Aqleh's killing'

US Secretary of State speaks with Lapid

The Secretary reaffirmed the US's unwavering commitment to its partnership with Israel, Israel’s security, and countering shared threats.

US Secretary of State speaks with Lapid

State Department: US will maintain its strong support for Israel

State Department spokesperson: Political developments in Israel won't affect what we are trying to accomplish.

'US will maintain its strong support for Israel'

PA upset with Biden - 'Nothing he can do to please them'

Former ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon says Biden is in a no-win situation.

PA upset with Biden - 'Nothing he can do to please them'

State Department: We firmly oppose one-sided UNHRC Commission of Inquiry

State Department spokesperson Ned Price: UNHRC has a longstanding pattern of unfairly singling out Israel.

'We firmly oppose one-sided UNHRC Commission of Inquiry'

US condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalist

US State Dep. spokesman Ned Price calls for 'immediate and thorough' investigation into death of journalist in firefight with terrorists

US condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalist

State Department: The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group

State Department Spokesman Ned Price: We'll “pursue other means” if needed to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

'The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group'

State Department: US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal

State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.

'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'

US official: We're looking at possibly labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

State Department spokesperson says officials are looking at every tool available to hold Russia accountable for war in Ukraine.

'We're looking at labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism'

State Department: We have 'tactical differences' with Israel on Iran

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.

'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'

State Department spokesman: We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran

State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

US condemns Be'er Sheva attack

State Department spokesperson says US "condemns abhorrent terrorist attack" in which four Israelis were murdered.

US condemns Be'er Sheva attack

State Department spokesperson: Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent

State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

Tucker: US needs more reporters like this

Tucker Carlson discusses reporter's challenge to State Dept. spokesman's briefing on alleged Russian false flag op.

Tucker: US needs more reporters like this

US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid

State Department spokesperson Ned Price: I reject the view that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.

US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid

US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of death of Palestinian Arab

US demands “thorough criminal investigation” into death of Palestinian Arab after IDF operation in Jiljiliya.

US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of PA Arab's death