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State Department: Concrete poured into Arak nuclear reactor
State Department confirms that concrete has been poured into the core of Iran's heavy water nuclear reactor.
State Dept. 'deeply concerned'
US tongue-lashes Israel for its strategic 'new settlement'
State Department slams 'illegitimate' expansion of Gush Etzion with key new compound, saying it 'undermines two state solution.'
State Department discussing Iran sanctions over missile test
State Department in discussions with other agencies on imposing sanctions against Iran for an October 10 ballistic missile test.
State Department: Saudi Arabia execution may worsen tensions
United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.
'Secrecy over US security'
Newly released Clinton emails reveal 'reckless' security risk
State Department releases new batch of private emails including 275 classified ones, exposing her confusion and faulty devices.
State Department: Russian strikes in Syria killing civilians
State Department spokesman says Russia's indiscriminate air strikes in Syria have killed hundreds of civilians.
State Department rejects call to close down PLO office
State Department rejects calls by 32 lawmakers to close the PLO's Washington office, says doing so is detrimental to peace efforts.
See something, say something—unless a Palestinian is involved
State Department updates travel warning to Israel
Americans in Israel encouraged to avoid visiting Judea and Samaria and use public transit.
State Department denies calling out Abbas on incitement
John Kirby insists Kerry did not blame PA leadership for incitement, attacks Israel's 'illegitimate' presence in Judea-Samaria.
US rejects Russian charge that Turkey buys ISIS oil
State Department spokesperson says US sees 'no evidence' to support Russian accusation Turkey 'in league with' ISIS.
State Dept. gives weak response to Iran executing American
Watch spokesperson give lackluster answer to report Iran executed dual citizen despite US requests, promising only to 'raise concerns.'
US 'troubled' by Russian ban on Soros fund
Open Society Foundations threaten state security, says Russian Prosecutor-General. In Israel, they operate more freely.
USA terror alert – this is not a test
State Department issues worldwide travel alert
State Department warns terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions, urges Americans to be vigilant.
Days later, US condemns Ezra Schwartz's murder
US State Department, embassy condemn 18 year-old's murder in terror attack - but White House still silent.
United States offers $5 million for info on ISIS smuggler
State Department announces reward for information leading to the location or identification of key ISIS leader Muhammad al-Shimali.
State Dept. says 'PA has no right to join the ICC'
Spokesperson condemns Abbas's unilateral move in meeting with International Criminal Court, but says Kerry 'still believes in progress.'
United States cutting PA's economic aid
United States cutting economic aid for the Palestinian Authority because of 'unhelpful actions' by the Palestinians, says American diplomat.
Trump: How Can Israel Be Happy with the US?
In TV interview Republican candidate slams State Dept. for criticizing Israeli 'excessive force,' saying 'we're not taking care of Israel.'
How 'NGO Distortion' Shapes US Condemnation of Israel
New report reveals anti-Israeli NGO actions to delegitimize Israeli self-defense, which has led to US and UN 'excessive force' claims.
State Dept. Backtracks: No Violation of Temple Mount Status Quo
After blaming Israel for Arab terror, State Dept. spokesman John Kirby says he 'did not intend to suggest' Temple Mount status quo broken.
'Nonsense'; Yaalon Slams State Dept. 'Excessive Force' Claim
Incredulous Defense Min. asks State Dept.: How is neutralizing someone 'wielding a knife and killing people' excessive?
Erdan: State Dept. Has 'Always Been Hostile' to Us
Internal Security Minister blasts US State Dept. for 'accepting lies' about Israel's use of force without proper investigation.
State Department Backtracks on Kerry's 'Settlements' Comment
State Department spokesman insists Kerry not trying to assign blame when he linked "settlements" with Arab terror wave.
Kerry Plans Middle East Trip 'Soon', Says Spokesman
State Department spokesman John Kirby confirms Kerry planning a trip aimed at calming violence, won't provide more details.
State Dept.: Most Russian Airstrikes Not Directed at ISIS
State Department spokesman says more than 90% of Russia's airstrikes in Syria have targeted so-called moderate rebels.
Priceless: US State Dept. Can't Explain Israel Double-Standards
State Dept. official left speechless when questioned why US army doesn't live up to the high standards it sets for Israeli forces.
State Department Urges Calm Following Stabbing Attack
State Department condemns stabbing attack in Jerusalem, urges all sides to avoid escalating the situation.
Watch: State Department Claims Parchin 'Isn't a Nuclear Site'
Responding to IAEA report on suspected nuclear detonator site extension, spokesperson claims Parchin 'a conventional military site.'
State Department: Iran 'In No Way' Inspecting its Own Sites
State Department spokesman John Kirby rejects AP report that Iran will inspect the Parchin site on its own.
Did Obama Promise no 'Snap Back' Iran Sanctions?
Senators demand State Dept. publicize letters sent by Obama to world powers apparently promising 'snap back' won't hit their companies.
US Slams Israel's 'Unequal' Entry for Palestinian-Americans
Oslo Accords stipulate Arab dual citizens on PA registry must enter from Jordan, but State Dept. slams Israel for 'ethnic discrimination.'
State Dept.: Too Soon to Tell if Bangkok Explosion Was Terrorism
State Department spokesman says it is too soon to tell if a blast at a shrine in Bangkok that killed at least 16 was a terrorist attack.
State Dept. Human Trafficking Report 'Politicized, Heartless'
Senators threaten to subpoena materials in State Dept. report with 'no integrity,' that they say whitewashes rights offenders.
State Dept. 'Doesn't Need to See' Covert Iran Side Deals
Spokesman claims side deal with IAEA that US not allowed to see 'is nothing secretive'; deals have Iran inspect own nuclear weapons sites.
State Department Condemns 'Vicious' Attack on Arab Village
United States condemns attack in Duma as a "vicious terrorist attack", calls on both sides to "avoid escalating tensions".
State Department 'Deeply Concerned' by Israeli Construction
State Department says Israel’s planned construction in Beit El and Jerusalem threatens the two-state solution.
Kerry to Visit Middle East - but Not Israel
Kerry will visit Egypt and Qatar, but Israel will not be on the itinerary because it's "not part of the parameters of the visit".
Clinton: I Did Not Send Nor Receive Classified Material
Hillary Clinton denies she used a private email account to send or receive classified information while she was secretary of state.
Clinton Sent At Least Four Emails with Classified Information
Internal government review finds that former Secretary of State sent at least four emails with classified information.
Kerry 'Doesn't Agree' that Russia is an Existential Threat
State Department spokesman says Kerry doesn't agree with top general's assessment that Russia is an existential threat.
Ode to Hillary, Barack and John
Congressman: State Dept. Warped US Policy
Roskam slams State Dept. for not defending Israel from BDS in Judea-Samaria, accuses it of 'prejudging peace process outcomes.'
State Dept: Anti-BDS Bill Won't Protect Judea-Samaria
Obama's new trade bill, with anti-BDS amendment, does not apply to 'Israeli-controlled territories,' State Department says.
State Department: No Evidence Three Attacks Were Related
State Department spokesman says there is evidence that attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait were coordinated.
State Dept. Can't Find 15 Hillary Clinton Benghazi Emails
Rep. says work-related emails wiped from private server and revealed in Benghazi attack probe 'significant and troubling.'
US Aid to Syria Hits $4 Billion
Latest installment of $360 million in humanitarian aid announced, as State Dept. warns needs will only grow in the coming year.
Impact on the deal next week?
US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses
State Dept. folds to Cruz's threats, releases 4-month overdue report revealing Iran's rights violations days before nuclear deal deadline.
State Department Rejects Sending Gaza Report to Security Council
State Department spokesman says Washington rejects the foundation upon which the UN's biased report on Gaza was written.
Terror Attacks Rose 35% in 2014; 81% More Deaths
US State Department report presents damning picture of terror in the Middle East and worldwide, with Syria at its epicenter.
'Obama ignored federal law'
Cruz to Fine State Dept. for Withholding Key Iran Report
Republican presidential candidate to fine Obama admin. for continuing to hide Iran human rights violation report that was due in February.
State Department Denounces Oren's 'False' Assertions
State Department spokesman denounces former ambassador Michael Oren's comments that Obama abandoned Israel.
Washington 'Confident' Talks with Iran Weren't Breached
State Department spokesman says the government confident there had been no security breach in the Iran-West talks.
Watch: State Dept. Dances Around EU 'Settlement' Labeling
Spokesperson Rathke avidly refuses to answer question on EU plan to label Judea-Samaria products in boycott move.
American Ambassador Met Houthis in Oman
State Department confirms for the first time that Anne Patterson held talks with Yemen’s Houthi militia in Oman.
State Dept.: No Decision Yet on French UN Initiative
State Department spokeswoman says Washington hasn't yet decided how it would vote on UN resolution for Israel-PA peace.
State Department Rules Out Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks
The United States says it will not consider an extension beyond June 30 to reach an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
Washington Blacklists Suspects in Burgas Terror Attack
State Department announces that three Hezbollah members have been placed on a special terror watch list.
