Israeli finance minister addresses ‘elephant in the room’ amid protests at Washington conference
Most major mainstream U.S. Jewish groups have stated they will not meet with Bezalel Smotrich during his U.S. visit.
March 13, 2023
Jewish groups boycott Smotrich in US despite apology
The Zionist Organization of America and Orthodox Union are the only Jewish organizations to publicly confirm they will meet the Israeli finance minister.
March 12, 2023
IDF strikes Hamas post in Gaza after explosive detonated near troops along border
No soldiers were injured in the blast, which came hours after Palestinian terrorists fired a rocket from Gaza towards Israel, according to the Israeli military.
March 8, 2023
‘Israel has the right to defend itself’ – US on Jenin raid
State Department backs Israeli raid that eliminated six terrorists, but pushes 'cycle of violence' narrative.
March 8, 2023
Gaza terrorists fire rocket towards Israel, setting off sirens
The rocket, launched apparently in retaliation for IDF elimination of Huwara terrorist, misfired and landed inside Gaza.
March 8, 2023
US condemns Abbas’s call for Palestinian forces to ‘confront’ Israeli military
'We call on the Palestinian Authority, including President Abbas, to clearly condemn terrorism against Israelis and terrorism in all its forms,' said U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price.
March 2, 2023
US demands prosecution of Jewish rioters in Arab village, compensation for damage
U.S. State Dept. Spokesman Ned Price also called for compensation for those Palestinians whose homes and property were damaged during the incident.
February 28, 2023
New al-Qaeda leader is based in Iran, say UN and US
'Our assessment aligns with that of the UN – that al-Qaeda’s new de facto leader Saif al-Adel is based in Iran,' said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
February 18, 2023
Same page as Israel? State Dept hints military action against Iran an option
Biden administration officials signal departure from previous prioritization of nuclear deal after years of failed talks.
January 11, 2023
US ‘concerned’ about Israel deporting terrorist who tried to assassinate chief rabbi
Salah Hamouri was evicted from Israel Sunday for being an active member of the Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorist organization.
December 20, 2022
US demands ‘accountability’ for Jenin girl’s death, equates terrorists with victims
State Department spokesman failed to distinguish between victims of terror and terrorists killed while fighting IDF troops.
December 13, 2022
US State Department spokesman mute on Israeli ‘war crimes’ accusation
Ned Price also failed to refute a reporter’s claim that an Israeli soldier shot an unarmed Palestinian at 'point blank range' when in fact the officer fired at a terrorist in the process of attacking him.
December 7, 2022
Biden upgrades US-Palestinian ties by appointing special envoy
Hady Amr's new title is part of a bid by the Biden administration to compensate for the delay in reopening the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem.
November 24, 2022
‘Blatant double standard’: US rabbis slam State Department’s attack on Ben-Gvir
'We can and should expect better from the U.S. Government and its officials,' said Rabbi Steven Pruzansky of the Coalition for Jewish Values.
November 15, 2022
U.S. slams Ben-Gvir’s ‘abhorrent’ attendance at Kahane event
'Celebrating the legacy of a terrorist organization is abhorrent.'
November 11, 2022Biden administration ‘deeply concerned’ after IDF eliminates 4 terrorists
U.S. State Department expresses 'deep concern' after IDF eliminates four terrorists who opened fire on soldiers during arrest operation in Samaria.
September 29, 2022
WATCH: Rumors swirl about concessions made in nuclear agreement with Iran
'A deal is closer now than it was two weeks ago,' stated U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
August 23, 2022
Iran submits a ‘written response’ in nuclear deal talks
Iran now enriches uranium up to 60% purity — a level it never reached before and one that is a short, technical step away from 90%.
August 16, 2022
Slain Al Jazeera journalist’s family: US refuses our appeal for investigation
Abu Akleh's niece said Blinken and other officials declined to provide any further information.
July 28, 2022US demands ‘accountability’ from IDF one day after saying bullet test inconclusive
State Department urges IDF to make changes to 'safeguard civilians' after concluding shot that killed Arab-American reporter was 'likely' fired by IDF soldier.
July 6, 2022
US insists only American experts examined bullet, contradicts Israelis
The claim contradicts Israeli assertions that it had carried out its own analysis.
July 6, 2022
Forensic tests on bullet that killed Palestinian journalist ‘inconclusive’, say US and IDF
Bullet which killed Al Jazeera reporter too badly damaged to establish who fired the fatal shot, investigators conclude.
July 4, 2022
About-face: Washington set on reopening consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem
'US insists it’s committed to reopening consulate after officials tell ToI otherwise,' said the Times of Israel headline.
May 31, 2022
Report: Iran leverages Ukraine war to extract nuclear deal concessions
Talks in Vienna are at a critical stage, as Iran and European powers are at the closest point ever to a deal.
March 1, 2022
Washington threatens to walk away from Iran talks
State Department spokesperson says U.S. would quit nuclear negotiations in Vienna if Iran displays intransigence, Reuters reports.
March 1, 2022
‘Unprovoked’: As war looms, Russia expels US diplomat in Moscow
The move comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S., fueled by fears that Moscow plans to invade Ukraine.
February 17, 2022
Biden admin fails to defend Israel over accusation it kills children, fishermen
In response to allegations that Israel kills Palestinians, a State Department spokesperson said the Biden admin was increasing support to the Palestinian Authority.
November 11, 2021
Israel ignores US rebuke, approves over 3,000 new homes in Judea, Samaria
The decision, the biggest announcement of housing plans during the Biden administration, marked the latest boost for the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
October 27, 2021WATCH: US blasts Israel for advancing settlements ‘deep in the West Bank’
US is "strongly opposed" to the expansion of Israeli settlements and condemned Israel for its "plan to advance thousands of units."
October 27, 2021Time not ripe for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, says top US official
Washington is aiming to 'pave a path to negotiations' but is not explicitly calling for them right now, said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
September 17, 2021State Department spokesman embarrassed in briefing after taking credit for Trump policies
Price was "noticeably flustered" after being questioned about taking credit for the previous administration's policies.
February 23, 2021