State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel says the US does not agree with Amnesty International's accusation of genocide against Israel, but says the organization has a vital role to play.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller explains that the US chose to veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza because it failed to link between a ceasefire and a hostage release.
State Department spokesperson points out factual errors in anti-Israel UN report, also rejects Human Rights Watch report claiming evacuations of civilians from war zones in Gaza are crimes against humanity.
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters that the Biden administration continues to pursue efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite Qatar suspending its involvement as a mediator.
State Department spokesperson says Israel has partially fulfilled the demands laid out in an ultimatum letter 1 month ago, but the US has not determined Israel to be in violation of the law that would cause the US to cut off military aid.
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State intends to continue working toward resolving the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts before Trump takes office in January.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller criticizes Israel's actions in the conflict with the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and accuses Israel of failing to provide enough aid to Gaza.
Former President Trump withdrew the US from the UNHRC in 2018, citing its longstanding anti-Israel bias, but the Biden Administration reversed Trump’s decision.
US reiterates calls for Americans to leave Lebanon, directs family members of non-mission personnel to depart and grants permission for family members of mission employees and non-essential staff to leave as well.
State Department announces $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iranian mastermind behind a plot to assassinate former White House official John Bolton.
State Department announces sanctions on one individual and four entities over facilitation of trade to Syria and East Asia in support of Hezbollah and the Quds Force of the IRGC.
Senior State Department official says US does not support rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, will discuss "concrete ideas" with allies and partners to prevent the war from expanding.
State Department updates travel advisory to Lebanon, cites ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says as long as the Hezbollah attacks on Israel since October 7 continue, Israel should be expected 'to launch military action to defend itself as any country would.'
State Department spokesperson says the US was not aware in advance and had no involvement in mass explosions of pagers used by Hezbollah, declines to comment on suspicion that Israel is responsible.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters that the United States continues to collaborate with mediators from Egypt and Qatar to draft a revised ceasefire proposal for the conflict in Gaza.
State Department announces that Blinken will travel to Egypt on Wednesday and meet local officials to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages.
US State Department warns citizens against traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual Rosh Hashanah celebration at the burial place of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells Axios the US "strongly opposes" Ben Gvir’s public support for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount: It would demonstrate blatant disregard for the historic status quo.
The US State Department will sanction an individual and six companies involved in illicit revenue generation to support the Houthis as well as a company tied to a Hezbollah official.
The world, from the least free nations (China) to the freest nations (the U.S.), seems committed to saving Hamas. Jerusalem must resist these efforts. Opinion.
The ban was imposed in 2021 amid concerns about the toll of the Saudi-led war against the Houthis in Yemen.
The State Department has admited the sanctions targeted the wrong Israeli but have yet to publish a correction.
State Department announces a wave of sanctions against allegedly extremist Israelis and organizations in Judea and Samaria and the leaders of Tzav 9, the organization that leads protests against aid to Gaza while the hostages are held there.
There are many examples of ill-advised State Department pressure on Israel in the past. US pressure during this war is just as bad. Opinion.
Brazil deports Palestinian Arab man and his family after Brazilian federal police alerted by the United States that a "Hamas operative" was traveling to the country.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Netanyahu’s dissolution of the War Cabinet does not change the Biden administration’s “fundamental assessment” of the war in Gaza.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller rejects claims by Houthi rebels that detained local US mission staff in Yemen are part of an “American-Israeli spy network”.
State Department said it is earmarking $404 million in "lifesaving humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and the region."
State Department says that the shooter accused of opening fire on the US Embassy in Lebanon was wearing what "appeared to be an ISIS insignia".
US continues pressure on Hamas to accept three-point deal unveiled by Biden: The only thing standing in between the people of Gaza and an immediate ceasefire is Hamas.
New State Department report says it is “reasonable to assess” that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways that are “inconsistent” with international humanitarian law.
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller explained Biden's threats to stop arms shipments: 'There are certain types of military assistance that we will not make available to Israel for use in Rafah.'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller tells reporters the administration continues to have concerns about a potential Israeli operation in Rafah.
Senator James Risch and Rep. Michael McCaul demand answers from State Department after finding allegations 'hostile actor' accessed classified documents mishandle by former Biden Iran envoy.
US officials say Biden administration and Saudi Arabia are finalizing agreement for US security guarantees which would be part of broader agreement which includes Israeli-Saudi normalization.
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says current deal on table meets many of Hamas's previous demands.
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says alleged violations occurred long before the current war, 4 of the 5 units dealt with the matter to America's satisfaction.
USAID officials sent a report to the State Department saying that Israel is not honouring the requirement for US arms deals that it allow humanitarian aid efforts.
Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, Vedant Patel, says the Biden Administration 'will not rest a single minute until Hersh Goldberg-Polin is reunited with his family.
US Secretary of State tells reporters an announcement is expected “in the days ahead” on whether to restrict assistance to the IDF's Netzach Yehuda Battalion.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller condemns murder of Benjamin Achimair and 'violence against Arabs' at the same time.
State Department spokesman says establishing an independent Palestinian state should happen through direct talks with Israel, as PA seeks UN vote on the issue.
Annelle Sheline goes on media tour accusing US of "horrific policy," Israel of "genocide" after resigning from State Department, does not criticize genocidal actions or ideology of Hamas.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says US does not find Israel to be in violation of international law in conducting the Gaza war or blocking humanitarian aid under Biden policy requiring assurances from all recipients of US military aid.
There is a lot more at stake here than another October 7th. Op-ed.
The White House recently asked the State Department and the Pentagon for a list of all weapons transfers to Israel that are planned or are up for approval in the coming weeks.
State Department condemns approval of 3,500 new housing units in Maaleh Adumim, Efrat, and Kedar as 'illegal,' claims they weaken Israel's security.
What's happened with the rise of the web censorship industry is a total inversion of the idea of democracy itself, backed covertly by the US State Department. It can happen here. Op-ed.
US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller reiterated the Biden Administration's goal of the establishment of a Palestinian state, but says Israel will make its own decisions as a sovereign state.
US State Department spokesperson UN allegations that IDF soldiers raped Palestinian Arab women: I cannot independently confirm, we urge Israel to thoroughly and transparently investigate.
State Department spokesman says US reviewing reports that Israel harmed civilians in Gaza, under guidelines aimed at ensuring countries receiving US arms conduct military operations in line with humanitarian law.
State Department says the Biden administration will redirect any funds for UNRWA to other aid agencies in Gaza if Congress passes legislation barring funding of UNRWA.
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State will continue diplomatic efforts to reach hostage release deal during his next visit.
State Department spokesperson says the United States is “actively pursuing” the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.
US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”
The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.
