 US offers $5 million reward for info on 2008 Mumbai attackers10 years after deadly Islamic terror attacks in India, US State Department offers reward money for information on attacks' planners. State Department: No conclusion yet on Khashoggi murderState Department says administration has yet to make a "final conclusion" on who is responsible for murder of Saudi journalist.US places bounty on Hamas, Hezbollah leadersState Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders. US stands by IsraelState Department spokeswoman condemns Gaza rocket attacks against Israel, says US stands with Israel as it defends itself. State Department: We stand with IsraelState Department condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself. State Department spokeswoman leading candidate for UN ambassadorTrump reportedly told advisers that Heather Nauert is his leading choice to replace Nikki Haley. US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadistUS offers $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda terrorist who urged attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem. US: Israel has right to determine who entersState Department official says US in touch with student who was refused entry to Israel due to her support for BDS. PLO: US inciting Israel to demolish Bedouin villagePLO outraged after State Department spokeswoman says demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar followed a legal process in Israel. State Department: Khan al-Ahmar demolition follows legal processState Department spokeswoman asked if US opposes demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost, says it followed a lengthy legal process. 'Jerusalem, Israel' to be written in US passports?Members of Congress request US Pres. Trump order State Dep't to write 'Jerusalem, Israel,' in passports of US citizens born in Jerusalem.State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?State Department spokeswoman: PA, instead of paying its debts, pays terrorists and their families. US releases some military assistance to EgyptSecretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt. It's official: U.S. ends funding to UNRWAState Department officially announces the United States will not make any additional contributions to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.State Department: Aid to PA doesn't provide value to taxpayersState Department spokeswoman explains Washington’s decision to cut the aid it provides to the PA. Trump cuts more than $200 million in aid to PAState Department informs Congress that more than $200 million in bilateral assistance to the PA has been cut. U.S. redirects Syria fundingState Department announces it will redirect $230 million in frozen funding away from Syria. State Department: North Korea talks headed in right directionState Department spokeswoman says U.S. talks with North Korea on denuclearization are making progress. 'When the peace plan is ready, it will be unveiled'State Department spokeswoman rejects reports that Trump administration’s peace has been delayed.State Department: Israel has a right to defend itselfState Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned by situation in Gaza but says Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks.U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve disputeState Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.U.S. on Nationality Law: We believe in equality of all personsState Department spokeswoman asked about Israel's Nationality Law, says Washington hesitates to discuss other countries' legislation.State Department praises rescue of Syrian White HelmetsUnited States praises Israel and Jordan for facilitating the evacuations of hundreds of White Helmet rescuers from Syria. U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activistsState Department spokeswoman says U.S. does not support BDS, says countries have the right to prevent entry to activists. Friedman to State Department: Israel not a human rights violatorAmbassador rejected calls for extra scrutiny of IDF behavior, emailed State Department officials to affirm Israel’s democratic standards. US: Komemiyut not a terror groupState Department says NGO which received funds from charity headed by Ambassador David Friedman is legitimate group, not terror org.State Department opposes PA's ICC actionsState Department says PA filing complaints against Israel at International Criminal Court is counterproductive to peace.State Department: Hamas using embassy as excuse for violenceState Department spokeswoman: Hamas is using the unveiling of the American embassy in Jerusalem as an "excuse" to encourage violence. Media falsely accuses Amb. Friedman of donating to terror groupFalse claims: Media outlets attempt to link Ambassador David Friedman to movement declared 'Jewish terror group' by State Dept. Trump signs law to help Holocaust victims reclaim lost propertyPresident signs law requiring State Department to monitor European countries handling of property taken from Holocaust victims. U.S. concerned about human rights abuses in North KoreaState Department says Washington will continue to pressure North Korea over its human rights abuses.State Dep't won't say if it views Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'State Department won't say if it views Judea, Samaria, Golan or Gaza as “occupied territory” after removing term from human rights report.Trump admin drops references to Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'In a first for the US, State Department erases references to 'Israeli occupation' in annual report. PA says 'US has sided with Israel.' State Department: Russia 'sanitizing' site of Syria attackU.S. says credible information shows Russian and Syrian regime officials are sanitizing the site of attack in Douma. US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'US State Department congratulates Israel on 70th birthday. 'Israel is a successful nation that has flourished and continues to thrive.' Journalist killed in Gaza had been vetted to receive US fundsState Department says USAID vetted Gaza journalist accused of being a Hamas member and who was killed during riots at Gaza border. Syria: More than 150 dead from chemical weapons attackAt least 150 people, mostly women and children, killed and hundreds injured in chemical weapons attack by Assad's army in city of Douma. Trump administration: combating anti-Semitism a ‘priority'State Department unable to say when Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism post will be filled. State Department: Russia violating its obligationsState Department accuses Russia of developing destabilizing nuclear weapons in violation of its treaty obligations. New US MOU gives Libya 'license to steal,' activist saysUS agrees to Libyan request that activists say prevents ancient Jewish artifacts from leaving the country. 'We'd consider bringing in other countries to peace talks'State Department responds to Abbas: U.S. would consider involvement of other countries in peace talks if it believes it would be helpful. State Dep. official: US, Israel like junior high buddiesState Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says US-Israel relationship akin to friendship between junior high students. US: Police recommendations against Netanyahu 'internal matter'State Department spokeswoman says US aware of recommendations, 'but we consider it to be an internal Israeli matter.'State Department prioritizes funding for Jerusalem embassyIn budget proposal for 2019, State Department prioritizes funding for facility for embassy in Jerusalem. US backs Israel's right to self-defensePentagon, State Department, emphasize Israel has a right to defend itself, express concern over Iran's 'behavior.' State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attackState Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province. 'US under no illusions about Iran's malicious intent'Senior US State Department counterterrorism expert says US and Israel are working closely to counter Iranian influence in the region.State Department urges Poland to re-evaluate Holocaust lawState Department spokeswoman says U.S. concerned about repercussions of proposed Polish law on Holocaust. State Department could cut PA aid even furtherAmbassador Haley reportedly pushing for further cuts to U.S. aid to PA, following the cut in funding to UNRWA.US: Al-Qaeda commander put on terror listUS State Department puts Al-Qaeda commander who called on Muslims to attack Jews and Americans on US terror list Report: Trump to tap pro-Israel Rumsfeld adviser to State Dep.Trump to pick David Schenker, former Rumsfeld adviser and director of pro-Israel think tank to serve as top US diplomat to the Middle East. State Dep. urges Israel to bar Jewish prayer on Temple MountAnnual State Dep. report shows department urged Israel to curtail Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, agree to Reform demands at Western Wall.State Department to fill post for anti-Semitism monitorState Department says ‘crucial’ anti-Semitism monitor post to be filled ‘soon.’ U.S. suspends security aid to PakistanState Department announces suspension of security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against Taliban and Haqqani network. State Dept: Reports Ambassador banned 'occupation' misleadingDepartment official claims reports that Ambassador to Israel asked them to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied' are 'misleading.'Jerusalem, the State Department and the UNThe good, the bad and the ugly. In the Middle East, facts, and the truth, don’t really matter. Nuance matters. Ambassador Friedman: Stop using the word 'occupation'US ambassador to Israel reportedly calls on State Department to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied.' |
