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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
The memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US US embassies to deny visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.
Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher
'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
State Department still determining if Netzah Yehuda unit remediated after human rights violations
State Dept. engages with Israel on human rights violations with spokesperson Patel insisting on consistent law application, and rejecting special treatment claims.
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy
"I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition to the United States' Gaza policy," she wrote on social media website LinkedIn.
Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights
Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy law in the coming days.
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says
The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.
US State Department calls Qatar 'close partner' on hostage negotiations, says talks continue
The US has made "absolutely clear" that the government of Israel has a responsibility to police settler violence and has the responsibility to hold extremist settlers who commit violence accountable.
Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports
Symptoms of the ailment have included migraines, nausea, memory lapses, and dizziness.
'A revitalized PA is essential': US State Department welcomes PA cabinet nominations
US welcomes new Palestinian cabinet for peace and reform. Mustafa's dual-role cabinet aims to reform under President Abbas's leadership.
US announces additional sanctions against Houthi financier
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Iranian-backed group has terrorized shipping networks, leading the US State Department to take a firmer stance.
When the US supported Zionist territorial claims - opinion
One could ask Blinken whether “old” settlements are legal or whether it is only “any expansion” of Jewish communities that would be illegal.
Bank Leumi freezes account of Israeli sanctioned by US
According to the State Department, Levi led a group of settlers who created an atmosphere of fear in the West Bank.
