State Department:
'US will redirect UNRWA funds to other agencies'
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.
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State Department confirms:
Blinken to visit Israel next week
State Department spokesperson says Secretary of State will continue diplomatic efforts to reach hostage release deal during his next visit.
State Department:
'Palestinian state is the best way to bring peace'
State Department spokesperson says the United States is “actively pursuing” the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
US pauses funding for UNRWA
State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.
State Department:
'Qatar is an integral key regional partner'
US State Department responds to Netanyahu’s comments criticizing Qatar’s role as “problematic.”
US launches fifth round of sanctions against Hamas
The move was joined by Australia and the United Kingdom imposing sanctions of their own against the terrorist organization.
$10 million:
US offers reward for info on Hamas financial networks
State Department offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to disruption of Hamas' financial mechanisms.
State Department:
'We will have tough conversations about the day after the war'
State Department spokesperson confirms Blinken's latest Israel visit, says he will have tough conversations on the day after the war.
'Counterproductive':
White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel
John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".
US official:
'Explosions in Iran look like an ISIS terrorist attack'
State Department spokesman says neither the US nor Israel are behind the explosions that killed more than 100 in Iran.
'Irresponsible statements':
US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments
State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.
US working to prepare PA to rule Gaza
The attempt faces an uphill battle to replace many PA officials and convince a reluctant Israeli government to agree.
State Department:
Some women not released because Hamas doesn't want them to talk
State Department spokesman Mathew Miller says Hamas is afraid of what some of its hostages will say about how they were treated.
State Department:
Sanctions on settlers who attack Arabs 'under consideration'
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says govt. won't announce any sanctions before they are implemented after Biden op ed.
The US and the UK cannot be trusted
Israel owes its existence, not to Britain nor the US, but to Stalin. And Russia can certainly not be trusted. Opinion.
State Department:
'Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support'
State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.
State Department:
'US citizens in Lebanon should leave now'
State Department advises US citizens in Lebanon to leave right away amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
State Department issues travel advisory to Americans abroad
State Department advises US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” in various locations around the world.
State Department:
29 US citizens murdered in Hamas attacks in Israel
State Department spokesperson says Washington is working to determine whereabouts of American citizens missing after the attacks.
DeSantis orders rescue operation to bring Floridans from Israel
State Department announces charter flights to bring US citizens and their families back from Israel to start tomorrow.
Amid Israel-Hamas war:
State Department raises travel advisory to Israel
US State Department raises travel advisory to Israel to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel.
State Department:
'There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal'
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Many key elements of normalization are on the table, but we don’t have a formal framework yet.
Unusual statement.
US reacts to Yom Kippur prayer violence in Tel Aviv
Biden admin says it supports right of worshipers to pray, protestors to demonstrate, is concerned by violence in Dizengoff Square.
Blinken jams and sings Muddy Watters “Hoochie Coochie Man”
The Secretary of State got on stage at a State Department event to show off his musical talents.
State Department spokesman:
'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.
State Department:
'No decision yet about Israel and Visa Waiver Program'
State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".
US bars Iranian FM from visiting Washington
Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sought exemption from travel restrictions on Iranian officials in the US during UN General Assembly.
US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military
The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.
“We were wrong on Arafat,” Dennis Ross admits.
For decades, State Department officials, past and present, have been offering bad advice. Years later, they admit they were wrong. Op-ed.
US State Department:
'We recommit ourselves to the goal of expanding Abraham Accords'
State Department marks 3rd anniversary of peace accords between Israel and the countries of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
State Dep't envoy speaks out against replacing Yad Vashem chief
US Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues praises Yad Vashem's director Dani Dayan, emphasizes importance of maintaining its independence.
Netanyahu clarifies:
'Israel allows freedom of movement, terrorists take advantage'
Netanyahu’s office issues English statement clarifying Ben Gvir’s comments which resulted in condemnation from the United States.
US condemns Huwara attack:
'End the violence and incitement to violence'
State Department issues statement following shooting attack in Huwara in which a father and son were murdered.
State Dep. doubles down on Burqa incident as 'terror attack'
State Department spokesperson repeats Washington’s assertion that violent incident in Palestinian Arab village was a “terrorist attack”.
US calls both Tel Aviv attack and Burqa incident 'terror attack'
US State Department denounces both death of 19-year-old Arab during attack on Jews as well as Tel Aviv shooting attack as terrorism.
Following US approval:
Israel to sell David’s Sling weapon system to Finland
US, Israel, and Finland to sign procurement agreement worth approximately 316 million Euros.
Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman retires
Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and world powers, including the US.
State Department:
'No plans to cut military aid to Israel'
Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.
State Department spokesman:
'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'
State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.
Op-ed:
US-Israel relations: deterioration or enhancement?
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the US does not extend foreign aid to Israel, but makes an annual profitable investment in Israel. Op-ed.
State Department:
'We're deeply troubled by new Israeli construction'
State Department spokesperson on approval of housing units in Judea and Samaria: Settlements are an impediment to a two-state solution.
US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria
Ariel U. grant request refused less than 3 years after Trump Admin. ended practice of refusing to cooperate with research over green line.
Israeli National Security Adv. meets US Assistant Sec. of State
Tzachi Hanegbi meets US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf in Jerusalem.
US condemns 'extremist settler violence' following Eli attack
State Department Deputy Spokesperson calls for Israel to be held accountable following Israeli youth riots in Palestinian Arab cities.
US condemns attack near Eli:
'We will continue to work towards de-escalation'
State Department spokesperson also expresses concern about "the continuation of violence in Israel and the West Bank in recent weeks".
US:
'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'
State Department on approval of 4,500 housing units: US opposes unilateral actions that make two-state solution difficult to achieve.
State Department:
'Blinken underscored ironclad commitment to Israel’s security'
Following conversation between Netanyahu and Blinken, Secretary of State says he and the PM discussed "areas of mutual interest".
State Department:
'Roger Waters has track record of using antisemitic tropes'
US government joins accusations of antisemitism against Roger Waters after he wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert.
Normalization on the agenda?
State Department announces Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia
State Department says Secretary of State will discuss "US-Saudi strategic cooperation" during the June 6-8 trip.
US criticizes relocation of Homesh Yeshiva
State Department spokesperson: The expansion of settlements undermines the geographic viability of a two-state solution.
'A serious threat':
US condemns Iran's latest ballistic missile test
State Department spokesman: An Iran with a nuclear weapon would likely act even more provocatively.
US condemns Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Temple Mount
State Department also criticizes order allowing Israelis to visit the site of the destroyed town of Homesh in northern Samaria.
US urges Iran not to execute three anti-government protesters
State Department deputy spokesman voices concern that Iran may soon execute three people arrested in November.
US on Flag March:
'We are urging all parties to maintain calm'
State Department deputy spokesperson calls for calm ahead of planned Jerusalem Day Flag March.
US welcomes Gaza ceasefire:
'It will prevent the further loss of civilian lives'
State Department spokesperson thanks Egypt's role in brokering ceasefire, affirms US commitment to Israel’s security.
Report:
Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to step down
Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that between Iran and world powers.
US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental
US official indicates US Security Coordinator will say Palestinian Arab-American reporter was shot by IDF gunfire but it was accidental.
State Department offers $7 million reward for Hezbollah leader
Reward offered for information leading to arrest of Ibrahim Aqil, a member of Hezbollah's highest military body, the Jihad Council.
US: Israel has right to defend itself after rocket attacks
US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon, Gaza, says US commitment to Israel's security ironclad.
State Department:
NASA scientist’s Israel trip not blocked over judicial reform
State Department denies canceling physicist's appearance at Israel Physical Society’s annual conference in Israel.
