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After US accused Hamas of violating ceasefire, group claims Israel armed 'bandit gangs' in Gaza

State Department said it had 'credible reports' that Hamas was planning an attack against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, which would constitute 'a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement'

News Agencies | 10.19.25

US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians, which would violate ceasefire

'Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire,' the State Department said

AP | 10.19.25

The prime ministers who recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday

Wave of recognitions of Palestinian state 'performative,' US says

In the first response by the Trump administration to the announcements by Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognizing a Palestinian state, a US State Department official attacked: 'Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures'

AFP | 09.22.25

State Department fires senior press officer on Israel and Palestinians after policy disputes

'Trump only wants pro-Israel messages': Shahed Ghoreishi was fired days after he drafted a statement stating that 'the United States does not support the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza'; State Department officials vetoed the statementand fired him: 'Federal employees should never put their personal political ideologies ahead of the duly elected president’s agenda'

Ynet | 08.21.25

US freezes visitor visas for Gazans after outcry from Trump allies

State Department suspends issuance of medical-humanitarian visitor visas to Gaza residents, citing a 'thorough review,' after MAGA activist Laura Loomer claimed Palestinian 'refugees' entered US, sparking GOP backlash

Reuters | 08.16.25

Trump administration softens, trims Israel human rights report

Washington sidesteps Netanyahu corruption trial and threat to independence of judiciary cited in previous report; drops LGBTQ+ rights abuses in review of Russia, El Salvador and Israel

Ynet | 08.07.25

US imposes new sanctions on Iran, harshest since leaving nuclear deal in 2018

State Department sanctions over 115 individuals and entities tied to international Iranian oil smuggling network linked to son of adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei

Itamar Eichner | 07.31.25

US Embassy in Tel Aviv covered in Gay Pride flag

US embassy instructed to avoid Israel's Gay Pride events

For the first time, embassy will skip Tel Aviv Pride and withhold public support for LGBTQ rights, following State Department directive

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 06.12.25

US federal judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard's international students

Administration announces it will review all visas connected to the university, including those for students, faculty, researchers and guests; 'this is collective punishment, we are here to learn, not for political fights,' says Israeli student

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 05.30.25

Erdogan urges West, US to halt Israeli invasion of Syria

Speaking at Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority nations in coalition's first meeting since fall of Assad, Turkish president declares Turkey has no intention of withdrawing from Syria

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 12.20.24

US rejects Amnesty International report accusing Israel of genocide

State Department dismisses genocide allegations as 'unfounded,' emphasizing that the best path to improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza is 'for the parties to work toward an agreement to stop the war'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.05.24

Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state, sources say

Rubio advocates for a muscular foreign policy with respect to America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba; president elect also taps Mike Waltz for National Security Advisor;

Reuters | 11.12.24

שייח' נעים קאסם, ג'ו ביידן ובנימין נתניהו

'Truth is there won't be a significant hostage deal now. Nor a minor one or any at all'

Officials say ending the war may be the only way to save hostages because Hamas refuses any deal before war ends; U.S. says Israel cannot afford a perpetual fight in Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 11.04.24

Mediators try to entice Sinwar to make deal in light of Israeli achievements against Hezbollah

US State Department spokesperson says no contact with Hamas leader for weeks despite efforts by mediators to receive response to proposals; officials say Hamas chief may see Iran desert Hezbollah and reconsider; assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is message to Sinwar that Israel will reach him too

Itamar Eichner, Sharon Kidon | 10.01.24

US issues travel advisory for Ukraine’s Uman ahead of Jewish High Holidays

Kyiv embassy issues strong warning on its website, informing Americans that Ukrainian officials have reported insufficient shelters to protect against potential Russian attacks

Itamar Eichner | 08.28.24

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