Here's how the State Department cut Palestinian terror
New State Department report claims 'Palestinian' Arabs acted violently towards Jews just 101 times in 2019. Here's the truth.
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Israel gets top rank for fighting human trafficking
US State Department releases annual report on global efforts to combat human trafficking. Israel places in top tier for 9th straight year.
State Dept: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence
Annual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.
'Sovereignty should be part of Israel-PA talks'
State Department spokeswoman says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria should be part of talks with PA on Trump plan.
Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next week
State Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.
PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty
PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.
US official: We're ready to recognize sovereignty
State Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required.
US changes description of Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem
State Department now calls Palestinian Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem “Arab residents” or “non-Israeli citizens”.
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State Department Spokesperson's remarks on peace plan
State Dept. Spokeswoman tells i24NEWS: If Palestinians agree to no longer fund terrorism, there is path towards eventual Palestinian state.
Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel
David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.
US State Department: Morgan Ortagus addresses US-Iran escalation
US committed to 'deescalation' as Iran threatens massive retaliation for killing of top general.
State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide
"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.
State Department offers $1 million to counter EU anti-Semitism
The State Department is offering a $1 million grant to combat European anti-Semitism.
US State Department lifts travel ban on Old City of Jerusalem
Embassy announces end to travel bans imposed on Jerusalem's Old City, parts of Samaria following declaration that settlements not illegal.
State Department quintuples award for info on missing CIA agent
State Department quintuples to $25 million awards for information on Jewish American missing in Iran.
'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'
US State Department condemns Iran's expansion of uranium enrichment activities.
US sanctions Iran's construction sector
State Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.
US backs Lebanese citizens' right to protest
Senior State Department official says Lebanese people are “rightfully angered” with their government.
State Department confirms Pompeo visit to Israel
State Department says Secretary of State will visit Jerusalem on Friday and meet PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Iran.
Trump administration renews Clinton email probe
Washington Post reports State Department is investigating email records of dozens of former Hillary Clinton aides.
US: We have proof that Iranian tanker transferred oil to Syria
State Department says it has evidence that Adrian Darya 1 transferred its crude oil to the Syrian government, breaking assurances it gave.
State Department warns Hezbollah
State Department official voices concern over "destabilizing role" of Iranian proxies in Middle East.
State Department plays down removal of PA from website
State Department official responds to website's removal of the Palestinian Authority: There has been no change to our policy.
PA blasts State Department for removing it from its website
Abbas spokesman says US move shows it is "fully aligned with the extremist Israeli right-wing."
US State Department removes all mention of Palestinian Authority
'Palestinian Authority,' 'Palestinian territories' no longer appear on official State Department website.
US will 'aggressively enforce' sanctions on Iranian tanker
State Department official says US will prevent private sector from assisting Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Mediterranean.
US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady
State Department statement describes Nechama Rivlin as having "touched the hearts of so many over the years".
US-led Bahrain conference to go on despite Israeli elections
State Department says news of new Israeli elections in September will not affect June economic conference in Bahrain.
US has numerous reports consistent with Syria chemical exposure
State Department: US has received numerous reports consistent with chemical exposure in Syria, but no definitive conclusion has been made.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns rocket fire on southern Israel, calls for those responsible to stop the attacks.
State Dep't offers reward for help in bankrupting Hezbollah
Trump administration offers $10 million for information that would disrupt Hezbollah cash flow.
Young Israel: US making a strong statement to the world
National Council of Young Israel welcomes State Department’s decision to identify Golan Heights as being “under Israeli control”.
'Mr. Prime Minister, apply sovereignty now'
Israeli responses pour in after US State Dept. omits reference to Israeli 'occupation' in its Human Rights Reports.
State Dept: Golan Heights is Israeli
For the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.
US: $1 million reward for info on Osama bin Laden's son
US State Department says Hamza bin Laden has threatened attacks against the US in revenge for his father's death.
Heather Nauert withdraws from consideration as UN ambassador
State Department spokeswoman announces she has withdrawn candidacy for UN ambassador.
Report: Anti-Israel bias in 3 percent of Palestinian textbooks
State Department report on UNRWA uncovers cases of anti-Israel and other bias in 3.1 percent of Palestinian Arab textbooks.
US: Israel had the right to remove Hevron observers
State Department spokesman says Israel’s decision not to renew mandate of international observer force in Hevron is a "sovereign decision".
Trump names prosecutor as anti-Semitism monitor
President Donald Trump set to name Los Angeles prosecutor Elan Carr to be the State Department’s envoy for anti-Semitism.
US has 'no timeline' for Syria withdrawal
State Department official says there's no timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as Pompeo visit to the region announced.
US State Department warns travelers visiting Israel
State Department warns American travelers visiting Israel to be on high alert amid ongoing terror wave.
US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself
State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.
State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting
US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.
Report: Pompeo to deliver speech on Middle East
Official says Secretary of State will deliver speech on Middle East during a visit to Egypt next month. He might then visit Israel.
US concerned over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon
State Department official hopes Lebanon's next government will work with Washington.
'We recognized J'lem as Israel's capital because it's the truth'
US State Dept deputy spokesman discusses Jerusalem recognition and its impact on Middle East on first anniversary of Trump's move.
US offers $5 million reward for info on 2008 Mumbai attackers
10 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 murder
State 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 leaders
State Department offers $5 million for information leading to locating of terrorist leaders.
US stands by Israel
State Department spokeswoman condemns Gaza rocket attacks against Israel, says US stands with Israel as it defends itself.
State Department: We stand with Israel
State Department condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself.
State Department spokeswoman leading candidate for UN ambassador
Trump reportedly told advisers that Heather Nauert is his leading choice to replace Nikki Haley.
US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadist
US 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 enters
State 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 village
PLO 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 process
State 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 Egypt
Secretary of State Pompeo authorizes release of $1.2 billion in US military assistance to Egypt.
It's official: U.S. ends funding to UNRWA
State Department officially announces the United States will not make any additional contributions to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
