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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.
United States Concerned Over S-300 Delivery to Iran
The United States voices concern after Russian President lifts a ban on shipments of advanced missile systems to Iran.
Russian Hackers Breach White House System
US officials reveal hackers for Russian govt. have 'owned' State Department site for months, have access to Obama's real-time schedule.
US Rejects Netanyahu Demand for Iran to Recognize Israel
State Dept. says deal with Iran 'only about the nuclear issue', refuses to address Israeli concerns over bolstered Iranian aggression.
Desperate for a deal?
US Willing to Work Past Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline
State Dept. says it will push into Wednesday to try and seal a deal, but will leave talks before June deadline if they go nowhere.
State Department: We Expect 'Actions', Not Words, from Netanyahu
Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.
State Dept. Mocked for 'Over the Top' Condolences to Rouhani
'Are you sending flowers as well?' AP's Matt Lee rips into White House for 'laying it on thick' after Iranian president's mother dies.
Bibi's Strategist: Obama Meddled More Than You Know
John McLaughlin reveals how State Department trained Israeli Arabs to boost turnout and replace Netanyahu, interfering with democracy.
Obama Administration Expects UN to Approve Deal with Iran
State Department says UN would probably endorse final deal with Iran, denies talks on removing sanctions are taking place.
Clinton: Private Emails Used 'Out of Convenience'
Former Secretary of State says she used private emails out of "convenience", admits it "would have been better" to have two accounts.
New Israel Fund Received More than $1M from US State Department
US directly involved in million-dollar MEPI program - which organizes 'strikes and protests' from the Arab community.
Clinton in Hot Water for Using Personal E-mail While in Office
Benghazi Committee to subpoena Clintonmail.com in the wake of report that Clinton used a personal address for diplomatic purposes.
US State Department Slams Netanyahu's 'Magic Formula'
Harf condemns Congress address 'fantasy world,' dismisses 'scary hypotheticals' - like an Iranian nuclear arsenal in weeks.
US Claims it will 'Confront' Iran's Regional Power Grab
State Dept official says US will oppose expansion regardless of nuclear talks, in apparent response to Netanyahu's warnings.
State Department 'Concerned' Over Cutting of Electricity in PA
State Department spokeswoman expresses concern over the IEC temporarily cutting off power in the PA because of its huge debt.
State Dept. Official: Solve ISIS Problem by Getting them Jobs
Marie Harf repeatedly defends her statement that unemployment and poverty are the main ISIS motivators.
State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town' During Netanyahu Speech
Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.
There's No Coordination with Assad, Says State Department
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki says her country isn't coordinating airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
US Blacklists German Rapper Who Joined ISIS
Denis Cuspert, or 'Deso Dogg,' listed as a 'global terrorist' after over two years of involvement with the terror group.
Obama Requests $8.8 Billion for Fight Against ISIS
President Barack Obama requests $8.8 billion to fund the fight against ISIS in his budget for 2016.
Hamas Calls United States 'Rude and Racist'
Hamas takes exception with the United States' expression of dissatisfaction over Turkey’s contacts with the group.
US: 'Palestine' Not a State, So Not Eligible to Join ICC
State Department spokeswoman says PA not a country so can't sign up to Rome Statute, as Congress threatens to cut all funding to PA.
Washington Reviewing Financial Aid to PA Over ICC Bid
The United States reviewing its annual $440-million aid package to the PA because of its effort to join the ICC, says State Department.
US Slams Freeze on PA Tax Revenues
State Department says retaliatory freeze for ICC bid 'raises tensions.'
US 'Strongly Opposes' PA ICC Request
Washington calls Abbas's unilateral move 'counterproductive,' says it 'does nothing' for the Palestinian people.
State Department: PA Resolution Not Constructive
State Department spokesman says PA's unilateral resolution does not advance peace or addresses Israel's security needs.
US Finally Says it Opposes Unilateral PA UN Bid
After fence sitting with Kerry saying he was open to resolution, State Department says it 'can't support' demand for Israeli withdrawals.
US Slams EU Removal of Hamas from Terror Blacklist
Washington urges the EU to maintain sanctions on the terror organization as Hamas spokesman declares 'victory' in ruling.
Iran Condemns Israel's 'Assassination' of PA Minister
Iran says "assassination" of Ziad Abu Ein proves Israel's "criminal nature". Washington, meanwhile, calls for a "fair probe".
State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change After Obama
State Department spokeswoman responds to Minister Ya'alon's comment that Obama is responsible for construction freeze.
State Dept: Reports of Sanctions Against Israel 'Unfounded'
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki denies Washington is considering sanctions against Israel over its construction plans.
U.S. Expects Israel to 'Stick to Democratic Principles'
Responding to the controversial Jewish State Law, State Department spokesman says Israel should "stick to its democratic principles".
Washington Stresses 'Consistent Opposition' to Construction
As expected, the United States condemns Israel's approval of new homes for Jews in Jerusalem.
State Department: Our View on 'Settlements' is Clear
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki responds to Netanyahu's declaration that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem.
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Knesset Speaker: 'American Critics Are Out of Touch'
Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem are not up for grabs, says Edelstein, calling to 'end discrimination against Judea and Samaria.'
State Department Condemns Jerusalem Attack, Calls for Calm
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki urges all sides to "avoid escalating tensions" in the wake of Jerusalem terror attack.
State Department Accuses Bennett of 'Distorting' Kerry Comments
Marie Harf apparently misses reaction from Gilad Erdan, accuses Bennett of 'politics of distortion' for reacting to Kerry comments.
Kerry Urged to Investigate Misuse of UNRWA Facilities in Gaza
Congressman Brian Higgins and Representative Doug Collins call to investigate use of UNRWA facilities to maintain rocket stockpiles.
U.S. Responds to Netanyahu: We Have the Facts
State Department spokeswoman dismisses Netanyahu's statement that Washington didn't have the facts when it condemned Jerusalem construction.
U.S.: Jerusalem Construction 'Poisons' the Atmosphere
State Department uses unusually harsh language when criticizing Israel’s approval of 2,610 homes in Jerusalem.
PA Rejects U.S. Criticism of Abbas's Speech
Senior PLO member Saeb Erekat says State Department reaction to Abbas's UN speech was "irresponsible, indecent and rejected".
Report: Israel Helping US Build Int'l Coalition Against IS
40 countries reportedly interested in joining forces to stop Islamists from spreading; Israel allegedly sending US information to help.
EU, U.S. Condemn State Land Designation
European Union and State Department issue condemnations over Israel's decision to declare land in Gush Etzion as state land.
U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping UN Peacekeepers
The United States accuses the Al-Qaeda-affiliate Al-Nusra Front of detaining 43 members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.
US, UN 'Strongly Support' Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Kerry calls deal 'an opportunity, not a certainty,' says in next stage 'our eyes are wide open,' UN's Ban urges peace deal.
U.S. Opposes Abbas's 'Withdrawal Deadline' Plan
State Department says Abbas's plan to go to international organizations will "badly damage the atmosphere".
US Condemns Gaza Rocket Fire as Hamas Blames Israel
As State Dept. spokeswoman says blame for scuppering of talks lies with Hamas, Islamist terror group says Israel at fault.
US Adds Gazan IS-Linked Jihadi Group to List of Terror Orgs
Majlis Shura al-Mujahidin recognized by US State Dept. as terror organization, prohibiting support to group.
US Blacklists IS Leader as 'Global Terrorist'
State Department blacklists Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, senior Islamist in IS Caliphate.
Israel, U.S. Reject UN's Gaza Panel
Israel’s Foreign Ministry blasts UNHRC panel on Gaza, says panel members have already made up their minds.
U.S. Blasts Israel for 'Disgraceful' Attack on UN School
Israel once again criticized for an attack on a United Nations school in Gaza.
State Department: Kerry Has 'Made Progress' in Ceasefire Bid
State Department says Kerry has "made some progress" in talks to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, but "we're not there yet".
State Department Hits Back at Israeli Criticism Over Kerry
Spokeswoman Marie Harf calls criticism at Kerry's cease-fire proposal 'offensive and absurd,' says US giving Israel 'unprecedented support.'
