Tag: secretary of state
Former Senator Marco Rubio Sworn in as Secretary of State
The new Secretary of State has a long and strong history of supporting the State of Israel.
Blinken Lands in Israel, Will Meet Netanyahu, Abbas, Ashkenazi, Lapid to Discuss Hamas, Iran
"Hamas will not have veto power over the reconstruction efforts," a State Department official said.
Blinken Tells CNN Obama Is Back, Trump Is But a Fading Dream
Despite the alarming headline of this report, Biden and Blinken are probably better for Israel and the Middle East than Obama and John Kerry, if only because they're too busy dealing with other issues first.
Secretary Blinken: Iran May Be Weeks Away from Producing Nuclear Weapons
Speaking in a taped interview with NBC News, Blinken also said the Biden administration is considering new sanctions against North Korea and Russia.
Pompeo, Netanyahu Obliterate Kushner’s Part in UAE Peace Deal
Netanyahu's main purpose in Monday's press appearance was to eliminate any doubt regarding the preservation of the IDF's technological superiority.
Netanyahu Welcomes US Hague Court Sanctions, Promises Trump Heights Just Around the Corner
Netanyahu did not refer to the issue many on the right have been debating over the past week: sovereignty.
Pompeo: If ICC Prosecutes Israel ‘We Will Exact Consequences’
It appears that prosecutor Bensouda deceived the international community when she initiated her request, since, as far as she was concerned, the decision was a foregone conclusion.
Warning: Ambassador Friedman’s Vision for Contiguous Palestinian State Will Become Joe Biden’s Policy
With Netanyahu's de facto recognition of a Palestinian State for the next four years, expect a Joe Biden White House to take this concept, adjust and amend it as they see fit, and recognize a Palestinian State.
Arab FMs to Hold Emergency Meeting on US Endorsement of Israeli Sovereignty
Last Wednesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the annexation is "ultimately Israel's decision to make."
Pompeo: Iranian Supreme Leader’s Lies about the Coronavirus Put Lives at Risk Around the...
"In February, Iran’s chief terror airline, Mahan Air, ran at least 55 flights between Tehran and China, further infecting the Iranian people."
Netanyahu: I May Carry Out Major Operation to Defeat Gaza Strip Terrorism
Netanyahu spoke about his plan to annex the Jordan Valley, having neglected to do it over his 13 years as PM.
Trump to IAC Crowd: American-Jews Who Vote Democrat ‘Don’t Love Israel Enough’
Trump sharply criticized his predecessor, saying under the Obama administration relations with Israel were “undermined and neglected.”
Al Akhbar: Pompeo’s Declaration Spelled Hell Week in the PA
It's a brave, new world, folks, and for some unexplained reason, our side is on the giving, not the receiving end. We could get used to this.
Sanders, Warren, Quick to Reject US Statement on Legality of Jewish Settlements
Pompeo enraged the Stalinist faction of the Democratic party, who immediately took to Twitter to set things right.
Pompeo: We Hope Trump’s Deal Brings Brighter Future for Arabs, But No Guarantees
He promised that President Donald Trump's "deal of the century" would be unveiled this summer.
US Secy Pompeo Meets Russia’s Putin in Sochi
Secretary Pompeo told Minister Lavrov: “We fundamentally don’t seek a war with Iran.”
Following Netanyahu’s ‘Annexation’ Bid, Pompeo Won’t Support 2-State Solution in Senate Hearing
Demolishing or failing to demolish Khan al-Ahmar could be the first signal from 4th term prime minister Netanyahu as to whether he is or isn't a true part of the right-wing bloc.
Pompeo Arriving in Middle East Ahead of April 9 Vote
There's little doubt regarding the effect of photo-ops featuring Pompeo and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Erekat: Consulate-Embassy Merge ‘Final Nail in the Coffin’ of US Role in Peace Talks
The move brings all the Palestinian Authority affairs directly under the supervision of Ambassador David Friedman, a well known supporter of the settlement enterprise.
Iran Irate over Poles Hosting Meeting on Its ‘Destabilizing Influence’
The meeting will "bring together dozens of countries from Asia, Africa, Western Hemisphere countries, Europe and the Middle East of.
Pompeo Announces February International Summit on Iran
“Countries will all come together to focus on Middle East stability and peace and freedom and security ... in this region, and that includes an important element of making sure that Iran is not a destabilizing influence,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Pompeo in Cairo: Trump Will ‘Expel Every Iranian Boot’ from Syria
"In falsely seeing ourselves as a force for what ails the Middle East, we were timid about asserting ourselves when the times — and our partners — demanded it," Pompeo said.
Reports: Northern Shield Was in Background of Liberman’s Resignation, Bennett’s Ultimatum, Pompeo Meeting
Liberman, who was eager to make good on his public announcements about getting even with Gaza, felt that Netanyahu was making him look bad, manipulating his position to make it untenable.
Iran Test Launches Multiple-Warhead Ballistic Missile
Pompeo: "As we have been warning for some time, Iran’s missile testing and missile proliferation is growing."
Facing WH Intervention Plans, Iranian FM Vows America Won’t Overthrow Tehran Government Again
This week marks the 65th anniversary of the overthrow of democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh by the CIA.
Monday the President Renews Iran Sanctions
Hinting at the outcome many in the world desire, namely regime change in the Islamic Republic, the Secretary of State said, “This is just about Iranians’ dissatisfaction with their own government."
Russian Foreign Minister, Army Chief Arriving in Israel for Unscheduled Discussion of Syria
The meeting was not mentioned in the Israeli Government Press Office's Monday's agenda for the PM issued Sunday night.
Trump Sends Rouhani Dire Warning, ALL CAPS
NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE.
40 Hezbollah, Iranian Militiamen, Dead in Allied Attack at Syria-Iraq Border
"The coalition has been targeting the military positions in a desperate attempt to raise the collapsed morale of the terrorist organizations due to the achievements of the Syrian army," SANA explained.