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NYT ‘Helping’ Hamas, Reveals IDF Locations, Tactics Daily
On Monday (October 30), the Grey Lady laid out a map of Israeli military positions in Gaza, including type of vehicles and approximate size involved.
Israel Responds to US Slap at Ben-Gvir’s ‘Right to Life Over Freedom of Movement’ Statement
“Not only do I not regret my words – I am saying them again,” Ben-Gvir declared. “The right to life takes precedence over the right to freedom of movement.”
US Warns Against Travel to Belarus
Belarusian authorities have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including US citizens for alleged affiliations with opposition parties and alleged participation in political demonstrations, the State Dept. said.
Dermer Meeting with Blinken in Washington Anything but Routine
The Israeli minister spoke with the U.S. secretary of state amid Washington’s efforts to serve as a normalization broker between Riyadh and Jerusalem.
Likud MK on US Objections to Settlement Growth: Biden Should Stay Out of Israel’s...
Milwidsky responded to a Wednesday statement by Vedant Patel, the State Dept. Principal Deputy Spokesperson.
Tom Nides Approved Nearly $1 Million Grant to Support Delegitimizing Israel
The involvement of the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Israel “is certain to attract congressional scrutiny,” reported The Washington Free Beacon.
Matt Lee Slams State Department at Briefing for Double Standard on Israel
"It was in fact the Obama administration that said, when it was in office, that it no longer recognized or no longer felt bound by the assurances that were given by both sides."
Netanyahu Nixes Appointment of MK May Golan as NY Consul
The move drew condemnation from many left-leaning Jews and prompted the U.S. State Department to weigh in.
State Department ‘Concerned by the Cycle of Violence in the West Bank’
Commenting on Jenin, US State Department condemns terrorists.
US: Israel Withholding Money Due to Palestinian Authority Funding of Terrorists ‘Exacerbates Tensions’
Smotrich said, “As long as the Palestinian Authority encourages terrorism and is an enemy, what interest do I have in helping it exist?”
Rabbis Call out State Department for Double Standard on Ben-Gvir vs. Arab Terrorism
Rabbi Steven Pruzansky pointed out, “The bottom line is that Rabbi Kahane never murdered anyone, while the Palestinian Authority, a union of terror organizations, instigates and lauds murders on a daily basis, following the model of its founder, Yasser Arafat..."
Members of Congress Urge State Department to Act Swiftly on Antisemitic Incidents
75 members of Congress reminded Antony Blinken of the multiple acts of anti-Semitism of the past 21 months.
US State Department Cites Jerusalem-Based Monitor’s Findings on PA Textbooks
IMPACT-se has found the promotion of violence, martyrdom and jihad in “all grades and subjects.”
US State Department Still Looking for Vandal Who Etched Swastika in Elevator
Spokesman Ned Price said there were no updates, but that it remained a priority.
Jewish State Department Officials Call on Blinken to Fire Antisemitic Employee
Politico was the first to report in February that Fritz Berggren, a U.S. foreign service officer, has been publishing on his website Bloodandfaith.com material that attacks Jews and the LGBTQ community, and calls for the creation of Christian nation-states.
Blinken: Iran’s Nuclear ‘Breakout Time’ Could Be Weeks if Violations Continue
“It remains unclear whether Iran is willing and prepared to do what it needs to do come back into compliance,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
EXCLUSIVE: US to Ramallah: State Dept. to Take Over Contact with PA from CIA;...
Abbas wants to cancel the upcoming elections, while the Biden administration will allegedly emphasize the demand for democracy in the Palestinian Authority.
US State Department Can’t Say ‘Abraham Accords’
This isn't pathetic. This is on purpose.
US State Department Human-Rights Report Returns to Using ‘Occupied’ Territories
However, the report claims the language “is not meant to convey a position on any final-status issues to be negotiated between the parties to the conflict.”
State Department Nominee Contributed to Book Claiming ‘Israel Lobby’ Controls Politics
Uzra Zeya has been nominated as undersecretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Senior Regime Officials, Metal Industry
The State Department said after Iran's attack on American military bases the strategy on Tehran is: “diplomatic isolation, economic pressure, and military deterrence.”
US Warns Citizens in Israel, ‘Remain Vigilant, Increase Security Awareness’
The alert comes in the wake of threats by the Islamic Republic of Iran to turn Haifa and Tel Aviv "into dust" together with attacks on select American targets.
WSJ: US Intelligence Proves Iran Attacked Saudi Oil Installations
The attack led to the shutdown of half of the country’s oil production.
Palestinian Authority Disappears From Middle East List of Countries & Areas
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas has repeatedly insulted and scorned US President Donald Trump in his public addresses.
Report: Iran-Russia Relations in Syria Deteriorating
Iran’s having its own access to the Mediterranean would deprive Russia of its economic monopoly along Syria’s coastal areas and would create "certain security risks."
US Offers $10M for Info to Disrupt Hezbollah Financing
The money will be paid in connection with the State Department’s ‘Reward for Justice’ program.
Moscow Hopes Israel Will ‘Exercise Good Judgment’ When Facing S-300 Air Defense Systems
Defense Minister Vershinin noted that in 2013, Russia heeded Israel's wishes and suspended deliveries of the S-300 to Syria, but now the situation has changed, "and not through the fault of Russia."
European Union Champions UNRWA, Claims ‘Largest Contributor’ to Budget
“The EU will continue its assistance to the Palestinians, including its support to UNRWA’s activities."
Report: Moscow Curbing Enthusiasm about Putin-Trump Summit
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the summit, noting, with a hint and a nudge to the White House, "As long as we remain united (within NATO), we can dialogue with Russia."
Trump Fires Tillerson
As a result, CIA deputy director Gina Haspel will become the first woman to be nominated to become the director of the CIA, and Pompeo’s successor.