News for US State Department State Department okays use of expired US passportsUS citizens abroad will be able to use expired passports to return home, State Department says. US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on IsraelState Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state". US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in IsraelDeputy Assistant US Secretary for Israel-Palestinian Affairs, Hady Amr, will hold talks aimed at ending escalation. US warns citizens to 'reconsider travel to Israel'State Department raises travel advisory for Israel due to the rocket fire from Gaza and the riots in Israeli cities. State Department draws parallels between Israel & terroristsState Department spokesman Ned Price calls on all sides to 'exercise restraint and calm' as Hamas launches rockets on Tel Aviv. State Department spokesman: We recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itselfState Department spokesman Ned Price “in the strongest” terms the barrage of rocket attacks against Israel. State Department 'extremely concerned' about 'confrontations in Jerusalem'Ned Price, US State Dep't spokesman, expresses 'extreme concern' over 'confrontations,' urging Israel to preserve 'historic' status quo.US calls on Israel to 'deescalate' tensions in JerusalemState Department spokeswoman says Washington is “deeply concerned about the heightened tensions in Jerusalem”.State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthroughState Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no agreement yet regarding a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'State Department spokesperson: It is not the view of this administration that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.US lowers travel advisory rating for IsraelState Department lowers travel advisory rating for Israel to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel”.Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions reliefSenior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove.US plays down expectations for talks with IranState Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on IranState Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.'Palestinian elections are ultimately a matter for the Palestinian people'State Department spokesman responds to presence of convicted terrorists in Fatah election slate. US report: PA tortured attendees at 2019 Bahrain workshopState Department report on human rights finds PA took action against Palestinian Arabs who took part in peace workshop in Bahrain in 2019.State Department: We consider Israel to be 'occupying' Judea and SamariaState Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term 'occupation' in context of the current status of the West Bank. Biden administration resumes use of 'Occupied Territories'State Department’s annual report on human rights violations refers to Judea and Samaria as territories “occupied” by Israel.State Department: Visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapplyState Department: Most visa applicants who were denied because of Trump’s travel ban on Muslim-majority countries can reapply. Trump's former envoy to State Department: Condemn the Houthis, unequivocallyJason Greenblatt criticizes State Department spokesman's weak condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. State Department: Biden policy is to support 2-state solutionState Department says US is committed to sending humanitarian aid to the PA.US: ICC has no jurisdiction to probe IsraelState Department spokesperson says the Biden administration opposes and is disappointed by ICC decision to investigate Israeli "war crimes".The change in tone of the US State DepartmentState Department spokesman hints at press briefing what the new administration's positions would be on Iran, Israel-PA.State Department employee:'Jewish ideas poison people'‘Jewish ideas poison people,’ State Department official writes on Christian nationalist blog.US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States. US: UNHRC has 'disproportionate focus' on IsraelState Department spokesman says US seeks to change UNHRC's attitude towards Israel.US concerned about ICC ruling on IsraelState Department spokesman says US is concerned about the ICC taking steps against Israeli personnel as part of potential war crimes probe.Report: State Department to hire Israel criticWashington Free Beacon reports State Department will hire Sanders aide Matt Duss, who has been blasted for anti-Israel activism.US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear dealState Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal. Biden formally nominates Wendy Sherman to State DepartmentSherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that was signed during the Obama administration. Trump Admin. knows anti-Zionism is anti-SemitismState Department official Ellie Cohanim speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Trump Administration's fight against anti-SemitismWho changed Trump and Pence's bios on State Dept. website?Biographies of Trump and Pence on State Department website change to say their term ended on Monday. State Department designates Cuba a state sponsor of terrorState Department says Cuba is providing safe harbor to malicious actors and engaging in "malign behavior" in the region.Biden to nominate Iran deal negotiator as deputy Secretary of StateWendy Sherman, who served as a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal, expected to be nominated as deputy Secretary of State. State Department approves sale of munitions to Saudi ArabiaUS State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 precision guided munitions to Saudi Arabia in a deal valued at up to $290 billion.US setting up consulate in Western SaharaThe move comes after Trump recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the region as part of normalization agreement with Israel. Pompeo quarantining after coming in contact with COVID carrierUS Secretary of State quarantining but has been tested and is negative for coronavirus, says State Department.State Department informs staff that transition process has begunIn internal e-mail, State Department says a team has been assigned to support a handover to the Biden administration. US declares: Anti-Zionism is Anti-SemitismRead the offical State Department declaration on "identifying organizations engaged in anti-Semitic BDS activities" Is State Department preventing Biden from accessing messages from foreign leaders?State Department sources claim that the Trump administration is preventing Joe Biden from accessing messages from foreign leaders. Report: US planning to sell drones to UAEReuters report: State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates. 'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs affirms US is committed to Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East. State Department official reveals extent of Hezbollah terrorism in EuropeAt AJC program, State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism says Hezbollah weapons caches have been discovered across Europe. US sells ambassador to Israel's residenceSale of official ambassador's residence finalized in latest step in transfer of embassy to Jerusalem. Identity of buyer still unknown. Career bureaucrats are undermining Israel’s global standingCareer bureaucrats embedded throughout the State Department continue to undermine Israel’s standing among the nations. Opinion Why did State Department lie about terror attacks against Israelis?Boomerang asks President Trump to make changes to State Department after report under-counts terror attacks by 800. Here's how the State Department cut Palestinian terrorNew State Department report claims 'Palestinian' Arabs acted violently towards Jews just 101 times in 2019. Here's the truth. Israel gets top rank for fighting human traffickingUS State Department releases annual report on global efforts to combat human trafficking. Israel places in top tier for 9th straight year. State Department: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violenceAnnual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.State Department: Sovereignty should be part of Israel-PA talksState Department spokeswoman says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria should be part of talks with PA on Trump plan. Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next weekState Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.PA condemns State Department comments on sovereigntyPA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.US official: We're ready to recognize Israeli application of sovereigntyState Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required. State Department changes description of Arabs residing in eastern JerusalemState Department now calls Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens”. US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus' remarks on Middle East peace planState Dept. Spokeswoman tells i24NEWS: If Palestinians agree to no longer fund terrorism, there is path towards eventual Palestinian state.Assistant US Secretary of State to visit IsraelDavid Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.US State Department: Morgan Ortagus addresses US-Iran escalationUS committed to 'deescalation' as Iran threatens massive retaliation for killing of top general. |
