Tag: US State Dept.
Israel Moving Ahead to Eliminate Hamas in Rafah, Despite US Flack
State Department on IDF's Rafah operations: "To conduct such an operation right now with no planning and little thought in an area where there is sheltering of a million people would be a disaster."
US Warns Americans to Leave Russia ‘Immediately’ As Israel Prepares for Immigration Wave
The Israeli government is preparing for a jump in immigration from Russia in the wake of President Vladimir Putin's conscription order.
Watch: Pompeo Says US is ‘Disavowing’ Hansell Memorandum
"We’re disavowing the deeply flawed 1978 Hansell memo, and we’re returning to a balanced and sober Reagan-era approach.”
Declassified Report on UNRWA Accuses US State Dept of Misleading Congress on PA Schoolbooks
“. . .material purchased using U.S. tax dollars to counter the anti-Semitic and anti-Israel bias injected by the PA is being rejected and not utilized on the ground."
Pompeo’s Meeting With North Korean Officials Postponed TFN
The US "“remains focused on fulfilling the commitments agreed to by President Trump and Chairman Kim at the Singapore Summit in June.”
US Grants Sanctions Waivers for Eight Countries, 3 Nuclear Plants
Proceeds from sales earned during the period are to be held in escrow in order to ensure the revenue is spent solely on humanitarian and other non-sanctioned activities.
Pompeo, Mnuchin Reveal Details as US Begins Sanctions on Iran
“This is part of a maximum, unprecedented U.S. economic pressure campaign the United States is waging against the world’s largest state-sponsor of terror.”
Gaza, ‘West Bank,’ No Longer Occupied Territories in 2017 State Dept. Human Rights Report
The report also notes that "on December 6, 2017, the United States recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel."
Belgium Pledges $23M Over 3 Years to Save UNWRA From US Cuts
State Dept. spokesperson Nauert said in announcing the funding cut Wednesday at a briefing that the $65 million was being withheld but so far, not eliminated.
Tony Blair Steps Down as Quartet Middle East Envoy but No One Cares
The U.S. State Dept. had a difficult time explaining what the Quartet has ever accomplished except spending money.
Israel Caves in to US and Frees Tax Money for PA without Erasing Debt
Netanyahu's "humanitarian considerations" are a euphemism for political considerations."
US and Herzog Try to Reincarnate the ‘Peace Process’
Herzog says he and only he can unite the world to stand by Israel against Palestinian Authority terror.
Kerry Warns Abbas Not to Break Security Ties with Israel
Kerry called Abbas about "financial viability" of the Palestinian Authority and efforts "to prevent a crisis."
State Dept. Admits Even Obama Is not ‘Infallible’
"If no one is infallible, how is it possible that Netanyahu in his opposition to a potential Iran deal is wrong and you guys are all right?"
Social Media War against ISIS
The Islamic State gets 90,000 positive social media responses every day.
US Insists Israel in the Loop on Nuclear Talks with Iran
The Obama administration is keeping Israel up to date on talks with Iran for an agreement to contain and supervise its nuclear program despite...
‘OneVoice’ Used US Grant to Promote ‘Non-Violent Resistance’
In the PA, "negotiations" means "ultimatum, "agreements" mean broke promises, and what does non-violent resistance mean?
Israel Extends Reservists’ Duty in North
Northern Israel is on a high tension wire. The IDF temporarily closed roads Sunday because of a reported "security incident."
Palestinian Authority Incitement: Israel Planned French Terror
President Abbas has been genuinely committed against violence - John Kerry, March 3, 2014 at AIPAC conference.
US Strongly Backs Israel over ICC Move to Probe Israel for War Crimes
The Obama administration is not in love with Israel but certainly is divorcing itself from the Palestinian Authority.
IDF Arrests 2 Terrorists and Confiscates Grenades in Jenin
The Israel army continues to do what the Palestinian Authority promised to do.
US Re-Defines ‘Unilateral’ to Justify PA Burying the Oslo Accords
The State Dept. re-defines “unilateral” and won’t veto a resolution that does not explicitly ”prejudge” outcome of peace talks.
State Dept. Spokeswoman’s Blooper: “US Position on Egypt ‘Ridiculous’
Jen Psaki may have to start looking for another job.
US Says Har Nof Murders Were Well-Planned and not ‘Lone Terrorism’
Israelis must not fall into the trap of fear that would mean victory for the enemy.
US on Demolishing Homes: No in Israel, Yes in Egypt
If the US wants to talk about borders, it can put some around hypocrisy.
US Decides Destroying Arab Terrorists’ Homes Is ‘Counterproductive’
Tch-tch. DestroyingTerrorists; property might make the Arab angry.
US Told Israel Temple Mount ’Must Be Opened to Muslims’
Psaki is, pardon the word, chicken.
Abbas’ UN Plan and Bibi’s Building Give Kerry Chance to Get Off the Hook
Now Kerry can concenrate on makes problems elsewhere.
Palestinian Authority-American Shot Dead while Trying to Kill Jews
The US sends its “condolences” and urges “all parties…to avoid escalating tensions.”
Terror: US Pledges Support for Canada but Tells Israel to Stay Calm
Kerry still thinks Muslim terror in Israel is different from elsewhere.