Tag: State Department
State Dept Spox: No Worries, Parchin has No Nuclear Dimensions
A report by the entity responsible for ensuring the peaceful development of nuclear energy worldwide and the one upon which the world depends for monitoring Iran's nuclear activity...
US Clams Up on Whether Foreign Aid Helps PA Post Bond in Terror Suit...
The US also won't say if the court did not take enough pity on the Palestinian Authority by reducing bond to $10 million.
State Department Says Amb. Oren’s Criticisms of Obama ‘Absolutely Inaccurate and False’
State Dept. says Oren's characterization of Obama's actions with respect to Israel are "absolutely false."
More PA Lobbying from the State Dept Briefing Room
Once again a Palestinian Arab journalist sought money for the PA during a State Dept. press briefing
US ‘Condemns’ Hezbollah Attack on IDF
The US condemns Hezbollah's attack on "IDF forces" but never mentions civilians or terror. Why not?
State Dept. Warns Americans of ‘High Risk’ of Kidnapping Worldwide
New U.S. travel warnings regarding kidnapping and other terrorist threats agains U.S. citizens.
US State Dept Attacks Its Ally, Israel Over UNRWA Human Shields
The U.S. State Department has attacked its ally, Israel, for returning fire in combat with Hamas near UNWRA facilities.
What Could Possibly Still Be On the Table?
JoeSettler asks what could still possibly be on the negotiating table with the PA after a summer like we just had...
Arab Sources: State Dept Again Pressuring Israel to Restart Talks
Arab media claim the US is again pressuring Israel to restart final status talks with the Palestinian Authority.
Lawmaker Says ‘Obama People Looking for Fight With Netanyahu
A New York lawmaker says the White House has "been looking for a fight" with PM Netanyahu since the day Pres. Obama entered the White House.
Jordan’s Arab Bank Goes on Trial in NY for Terror Financing
Jordan's Arab Bank goes on trial Monday in NY for facilitating money transfers from terror entities to Hamas members abroad.
US Calls for Israeli Restraint Under Rocket Fire, Arab Violence
The US asks Israel to 'restrain' itself, says Hamas is not part of the Palestinian Authority unity gov't.
North Korea to Indict 2 Detained Americans
North Korea is planning to indict two American tourists being held on arbitrary charges for unspecified crimes.
Criminal Failure by the International Community
Silence and inaction by the UN and the EU add up to at least a degree of culpability.
Will Your Child be Born in ‘Israel’?
The US Supreme Court has agreed to examine the question as to whether or not an American citizen born in Jerusalem can have "Israel" listed on his (or her) passport as their country of birth.
State Dept Press Corps Angry ‘Israel is Pushing Pollard Release’
Al-Quds reporter outraged by precedent of releasing Pollard - guilty of espionage, but not murder.
White House Denies Concrete Plan to Swap Pollard
“There are no plans to release Jonathan Pollard at the moment,” State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki announced at a briefing. “Jonathan Pollard was convicted of espionage against the United States - a very serious crime.
State Dept. Israel Report Focuses on Bedouin
A focus of this year’s U.S. State Department human rights report on Israel was Bedouin rights.
The report issued Thursday noted the Bedouin in its...
Kerry, in Memory Lapse, Backs New Egyptian Elections
First, the US backed ousting Mubarak because of his violence. Then it urged elections, Morsi won, and the US backed his ouster. Then the army killed a few hundred, but Kerry has a solution: Elections.
AP Reporter: Is Construction Deal Killer Despite Murderers’ Release
Reporters at the Aug. 13 State Dept. press briefing pummeled the spokesperson about whether Israel's plan to construct housing units across the "green line" would scuttle the peace talks
