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News and updates about US State Department

Blinken tests positive for COVID-19

State Department says Secretary of State is experiencing only mild symptoms.

Blinken tests positive for COVID-19

State Department:

Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion

State Department says Syrian President's family worth $1-2 billion, despite US-led efforts to isolate Assad.

Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

Blinken speaks to Jordan, PA, Israel about Temple Mount violence

US Secretary of State praises Jordan's role as "custodian" of the Temple Mount in conversation about recent violence at the holy site.

Blinken speaks to Jordan, PA, Israel about Temple Mount violence

State Department:

'Iran will have to address our concerns'

State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.

'Iran will have to address our concerns'

State Department: Russia’s strike on Lviv a 'campaign of terror'

U.S. State Department describes Russia's offensive against Liviv as a "campaign of terror, brutality and aggression."

State Department: Russia’s strike on Lviv a 'campaign of terror'

State Department:

'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.

'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'

US:

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

US condemns Be'er Sheva attack

State Department spokesperson says US "condemns abhorrent terrorist attack" in which four Israelis were murdered.

US condemns Be'er Sheva attack

US:

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

US: We're close to a deal with Iran

State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.

US: We're close to a deal with Iran

State Department:

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

US to American citizens:

'Leave Belarus immediately'

State Department upgrades Belarus travel warning to Level 4 amid tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

'Leave Belarus immediately'

State Department:

'US citizens in Ukraine should depart now'

US urges Americans in Ukraine to leave immediately due to “increased threats of Russian military action”.

'US citizens in Ukraine should depart now'

State Department okays possible missile sale to Jordan

State Department approves possible sale to Jordan of guided multiple launch rocket systems and related equipment.

State Department okays possible missile sale to Jordan

US offers reward for info on leader of ISIS in Afghanistan

State Department offers $10-million reward for information about leader ISIS-K.

US offers reward for info on leader of ISIS in Afghanistan

State Dept. okays potential weapons sales to Mideast allies

State Department approves potential weapons sales to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

State Dept. okays potential weapons sales to Mideast allies

US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid

State Department spokesperson Ned Price: I reject the view that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.

US rejects Amnesty report accusing Israel of apartheid

US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of PA Arab's death

US demands “thorough criminal investigation” into death of Palestinian Arab after IDF operation in Jiljiliya.

US dissatisfied with Israeli probe of PA Arab's death

Senior US official:

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

US cancels $130 million in aid to Egypt

State Department says Egypt did not meet conditions to receive $130 million in foreign military financing.

US cancels $130 million in aid to Egypt

State Department approves arms sales to Egypt

The deal, worth $2.5 billion, includes several aircraft and air defense radar systems.

State Department approves arms sales to Egypt

US to citizens: Do not travel to Russia

Biden reportedly considering deploying US troops to NATO allies in the Baltics and Eastern Europe amid tensions with Moscow.

US to citizens: Do not travel to Russia

US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave

State Department orders families of all personnel at US Embassy in Kiev to leave. Non-essential staff can leave if they so desire.

US orders families of Ukraine Embassy staff to leave

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

Sec. Blinken appoints new Holocaust adviser

Former EU Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat is appointed as Special Adviser on Holocaust Issues

Sec. Blinken appoints new Holocaust adviser

US State Department resumes tracking of 'settler violence'

After Trump admin nixed use of term 'settler', stopped citing left-wing NGOs, Biden administration plays up tracking of 'settler violence'.

US State Department resumes tracking of 'settler violence'

US condemns Samaria shooting attack

State Department spokesperson condemns in which Yehuda Dimentman was murdered and two others were wounded.

US condemns Samaria shooting attack

State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence

Senior State Department official says Iran's actions show it is not serious about nuclear negotiations with western powers in Vienna.

State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Report: Israeli spyware found on phones of State Dept. officials

iPhones of at least nine State Department employees dealing with Middle East matters hacked using spyware developed by NSO Group.

Report: Israeli spyware found on phones of State Dept. officials

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack

State Department condemns terrorist attack in the Old City in which Eliyahu David Kay was murdered.

US condemns Jerusalem shooting attack

State Department approves missile sale to Saudi Arabia

The deal is the first major arms sale to of Saudi Arabia under President Joe Biden.

State Department approves missile sale to Saudi Arabia

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached

State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached

Biden Administration's strongest condemnation of settlements yet

State Department Spokesman Ned Price condemns Israeli intention to approve 3,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Biden Administration's strongest condemnation of settlements yet

FM official: 'I personally updated the Americans in advance'

"The Americans got a heads-up, but they were expecting a more in-depth briefing" says Dep. Dir. Gen. of Strategic Interests Dept.

FM official: 'I personally updated the Americans in advance'

US insists: Israel gave no warning before terror designation

State Department again says US was not provided with advance notice of plans to designate PFLP affiliates as terrorist organizations.

US insists: Israel gave no warning before terror designation

US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated

State Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country.

US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated

Israel sends second envoy to US to mend intelligence ties

US demanded clarifications after last week's visit failed to get the information to the right ears in advance of Israeli declaration.

Israel sends second envoy to US to mend intelligence ties

US 'concerned' about plans to approve 'settlement units'

State Dept. spokesman calls on Israel, PA to 'refrain from unilateral steps' that 'undercut efforts' for 'a negotiated two-state solution.'

US 'concerned' about plans to approve 'settlement units'

Did Israel coordinate declaring PFLP groups as terror with US?

State Dept: Israel didn't give us prior warning about designation of 6 organizations as terror. Israeli officials: We did.

Did Israel coordinate declaring PFLP groups as terror with US?

'Abraham Accords not a substitute for two-state solution'

State Department officials say US working to expand Abraham Accords, but they are not a substitute for the "two-state solution".

'Abraham Accords not a substitute for two-state solution'

US denounces Hezbollah's deliveries of Iranian fuel to Lebanon

State Department spokesman: Hezbollah's deliveries of Iranian fuel to Lebanon are a “public relations stunt”.

US denounces Hezbollah's deliveries of Iranian fuel to Lebanon

US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'

US State Department spokesman Ned Price: We hope Iran's definition of soon matches our definition of soon.

US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'

State Department spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

State Department spokesman Ned Price tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine for 10 days.

State Department spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

US to help Saudi Arabia maintain its military helicopter fleet

State Department announces maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.

US to help Saudi Arabia maintain its military helicopter fleet

Watch: Video conference marking Abraham Accords anniversary

The US State Department will hold a video conference today to mark one year since the historic agreements.

Watch: Video conference marking Abraham Accords anniversary

'We strongly support the Abraham Accords'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price welcomes Abraham Accords on the one-year anniversary of their signing.

'We strongly support the Abraham Accords'

State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog

Letter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.

State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog

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.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

Report: State Department targeted by cyberattack

The extent of the breach and the perpetrators behind the attack remain unclear at this time.

Report: State Department targeted by cyberattack

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

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.

State Department Spokesman: Kabul airport 'safe & secure'

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

State Department says US will only recognize a Taliban government if it respects the rights of women and shuns movements such as Al-Qaeda.

US: Relations with Afghan government depend on Taliban's actions

US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian activists

National Union for Democracy in Iran pens letter directly to President Biden after State Department again rebuffs request for meeting.

US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian activists

International community 'ready to assist' people of Afghanistan

US State Department releases joint statement with international signatories, calling for Taliban to allow departure of those who wish it.

International community 'ready to assist' people of Afghanistan

US congratulates Israel and UAE on normalization anniversary

State Department congratulates Israel and the UAE "for their efforts to build a more peaceful and prosperous region."

US congratulates Israel and UAE on normalization anniversary

Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviser

Blinken appoints Amos Hochstein, born and raised in Israel, to serve as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security.

Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviser

US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel

State Department spokesman says Washington will remain engaged with Israeli and Lebanese partners to de-escalate the situation.

US condemns rocket attacks from Lebanon on Israel