News for US State Department State Department staff call on Blinken to fire employee behind offensive blogLetter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews. Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program. Report: State Department targeted by cyberattackThe extent of the breach and the perpetrators behind the attack remain unclear at this time. Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of KabulState Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan. State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'Spokesman for State Department said the Taliban had promised safe passage of American civilians as well as those from other countries. US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actionsState Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda. US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian pro-democracy activistsNational Union for Democracy in Iran pens letter directly to President Biden after State Department again rebuffs request for meeting. International community 'ready to assist' people of AfghanistanUS State Department releases joint statement with international signatories, calling for Taliban to allow departure of those who wish it. US congratulates Israel and UAE on normalization anniversaryState Department congratulates Israel and the UAE "for their efforts to build a more peaceful and prosperous region." Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviserBlinken appoints Amos Hochstein, born and raised in Israel, to serve as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security.US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on IsraelState Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation. US 'deeply concerned' by attack on Israeli-managed shipUS says it is closely monitoring the situation following attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off Oman. State Department approves sale of heavy lift helicopters to IsraelState Department says it has approved potential sale of 18 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters to Israel. US condemns Iran's crackdown on protestersState Department spokesperson: The Iranian people have a right to voice their frustrations and hold their government accountable. Biden: There is no place for anti-SemitismPresident condemns swastika that was carved into an elevator at the State Department building.Swastika carved into State Department elevatorNazi symbol carved near office of special envoy to combat anti-Semitism.Can anyone explain the US State Department "illegality statement?"A former Israeli Justice Minister writes that he is “mystified” by a US State Department spokeperson's recent illegality statement. Op-ed.US will not impose deadline on talks with IranState Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume. Top US official to visit Israel, PAState Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday.'The home of a family should not be demolished for the actions of one individual'State Department spokesman says Blinken has raised concerns with Israel over demolition of the home of a terrorist's family. State Department: US policy on Golan Heights has not changedA media report had quoted a State Dep. official saying that the US was walking back recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan.US: Iranians were denied a free and fair electoral processState Department says indirect talks with Iran will continue despite Iranians not getting a "free and fair electoral process". State Department shuns the term 'Abraham Accords'Biden State Department discourages employees from referring to peace agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors by official name. US expects sixth round of indirect talks with IranState Department spokesman says hurdles remain in talks to return Iran to compliance with 2015 agreement. State Department: Syrian elections are illegitimateDespite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term. 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. |
