Gratified to witness the signing today of a major contract between Israel Electric and GE to create a first rate generating facility in Israel. The project will sustain some 1000 domestic manufacturing jobs in the USA. A “win-win” outcome in keeping with the Trump approach.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 16 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: GE, Israel Electric
“as delivered” Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Thank you so much. It’s so great to be back with you and I bring you greetings from my boss, my friend, and Israel’s greatest ally ever to reside in the White House, President Donald Trump. I want to start today on an outrageous, a sad, and ultimately a ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
The State of Israel took control of the Golan Heights in 1967 to safeguard its security from external threats. Today, aggressive acts by Iran and terrorist groups, including Hizballah, in southern Syria continue to make the Golan Heights a potential launching ground for attacks on Israel. Any possible future peace agreement in the region must ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Golan Heights, Netanyahu
Please note: The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed on Friday, March 15 for the Jerusalem Marathon. The Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv will be open for business.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 14 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
The Jerusalem Community Association of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem invites vendors to submit proposals for providing food services at our 16-18 Agron Road location in Jerusalem. Interested vendors may obtain a complete solicitation package by emailing
JerusalemGardenCafe@state.gov . Proposals can be submitted no later than Friday, March 29, 2019. The full solicitation package can also ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, PAU
| Tags: bid, food services, JCA
U.S. Ambassador David Friedman toured “Hand In Hand” bilingual school in Jerusalem this morning and was greeted by it’s first graders with Hebrew and Arabic songs 🎼
Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel Spent the day in Jerusalem meeting with Christian, Muslim and Jewish residents. Loved the “Hand in Hand” school supported by USAID, where all faiths and backgrounds study together with ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: “Hand in Hand”, USAID
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman toured the Israel-Gaza border area today. Senator Graham and Ambassador Friedman were briefed by Israel Defense Forces Southern Command Commander Maj.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and also visited an unearthed cross-border Hamas terror tunnel accompanied by Brig.-Gen. Eliezer Toledano, commander of the IDF’s Gaza division. (No ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Lindsey Graham
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled yesterday to a site where the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The two officials received a briefing from the commanders in the field, and held a tour at the site. This afternoon I toured ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
STATEMENT BY ROBERT PALLADINO, DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON March 3, 2019 Merger of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem On March 4, 2019, U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem will merge into U.S. Embassy Jerusalem to form a single diplomatic mission. This step follows Secretary Pompeo’s October 18, 2018 announcement that the two missions and teams would ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 March, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, PAU, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Palestinian Affairs Unit, PAU
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 22, 2019 The United States congratulates the Government of Israel and our respective commercial space industries for the historic SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch of
SpaceIL’s Lunar Lander named Beresheet. The mission
launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station , Florida, at 8:45 p.m. EST and will land on the Moon in about two months. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
Editor’s note: SpaceIL’s lander
launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida the evening of Feb. 21, 2019 (1:45 UTC Feb. 22). The last screw is tightened and a private Moon lander is packed in the fairing atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. It took eight years to get there, plus significant dedication by a small ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: NASA, SpaceIL
The “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East,” held jointly by the United States and Poland, will take place in Warsaw, Poland on February 13-14. This Ministerial will be an opportunity for countries to share their perspectives both from within and outside the region. This includes a conversation on ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 14 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. Secretary of State
The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) is the preeminent annual gathering that convenes entrepreneurs, investors, and their supporters globally. An estimated 20,000 emerging leaders have participated in Global Entrepreneurship Summits since 2010. At previous GES summits, governments and the private sector have committed to provide over $1 billion in new capital to entrepreneurs worldwide. On November ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 5 February, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News
U.S. National Security Adviser and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu deliver statements to the press at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, January 6, 2019.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 January, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Melia Hotel Brasilia, Brazil January 1, 2019 PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: I’m delighted to see Secretary of State Pompeo, our good friend Mike. The second time, I think, in about a month. We have a lot to discuss. We’re going to discuss our – the intense cooperation between Israel and ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 January, 2019 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
By
ShareAmerica Dec 18, 2018 American officials showed the world stark evidence of the escalating threat from Iran’s ballistic missiles. Standing in front of an Iranian Sayyad 2C surface-to-air missile and fragments of a Qiam ballistic missile that Houthi rebels in Yemen fired at Saudi Arabia, Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran, called them ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 18 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Melania and I send our warmest greetings to our Jewish brothers and sisters in the United States, in Israel, and around the world celebrating Hanukkah. For eight nights, Jewish families and friends will come together to engage in the lighting of the menorah. This special tradition started more than 2,000 years ago during the rededication ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 9 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Israel
U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. David M. Friedman and his wife Tammy joined Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s Western Wall this evening (December 6, 2018) for a candle-lighting ceremony marking the fifth night of Hanukkah. Today marks one year since President Trump’s December 6, 2017 declaration on moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 6 December, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Florida Issued on: November 30, 2018 1:55 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, everyone. (Applause.) To Miriam and Sheldon, to Ambassador Dermer, to Speaker Edelstein, to Minister Shaked, Dr. Shai, Mayor Levy, to all the friends of Israel who have traveled to be here, far and wide, it is ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 1 December, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel, Vice President of the United States
U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, dicussed countering Iranian threats and stabilizing the region with
The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu this morning.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Mr. Brian Hook, at INSS – The Institute for National Security Studies . Appointed in August 2018, this is Mr. Hook’s first visit to the region. It is aimed to advance the U.S. President’s Iran strategy and to increase pressure on the Iranian regime to cease its destructive policies.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and his wife Tammy visited SodaStream factory in the Negev where hundreds of Jews, Palestinians and Bedouins work together in peace, harmony and friendship. A beautiful model for the entire region! The Ambassador wished the Ethiopian employees and the entire Ethiopian Jewish community a happy Sigd! 🇪🇹
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Yehudah Halevi, the great Spanish poet and physician of the 12th century, famously said about his yearning to return to Zion, Libi B’mizrach V’anochi B’sof Maarav My heart is in the East but I am in the West Tonight, I wish to reverse his words: I am standing in the East, but my heart is ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Deborah Lyons, Chair of the JFNA Board of Trustees, my friend Richard Sandler, incoming Chair Mr. Mark Wilf, co-chairs of the GA Danna Azrieli and Marius Nacht, CEO of the JFNA, my friend and fellow rabbi’s son, Jerry Silverman, my wife, Tammy just returning from the birthday party of our eldest ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
Today Ambassador David Friedman hosted the Minister of Communication, Ayoob Kara, representatives from Israel Post and the Israeli Philatelic service for the unveiling ceremony of the joint U.S.- Israel Hanukkah stamp. The stamps are available for purchase at post offices around Israel and the U.S.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 17 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
October 10, 2018 Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Tom, thank you for the kind introduction. Catherine, it’s great to see you. Catherine Herridge is my favorite reporter, but you should know that’s a low bar. (Laughter.) I — MS HERRIDGE: You were my favorite congressman. (Laughter.) SECRETARY POMPEO: I – (laughter). Fair enough. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 October, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel, U.S. Secretary of State
The Embassy of the United States will hold a live auction of used furniture, household furnishings and equipment on October 14, 2018. The sale will take place at the US embassy warehouse at
9 Galgalei Ha Plada Street in Herzliya Pituach . Sale items will consist of large lots only. No small or single item lots will be available. Interested bidders can view ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 October, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, News
By
Lauren Monsen Oct 2, 2018 Forty years ago, President Jimmy Carter hosted Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at a U.S. presidential retreat, Camp David, in rural Maryland. Modern Egyptians and Israelis continue to reap the benefits of the progress made there. After 12 days of negotiations between Sadat and Begin with ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 October, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, U.S. & Israel
The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem’s Public Diplomacy Section, together with the Department of State and the organization World Learning are inviting you to apply for a unique international program emphasizing the use of sports as way to counter racism and promote conflict resolution. This exchange program is meant to expose young sports professionals at the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 3 October, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events, News
Issued on: September 6, 2018 Via Telephone 12:18 P.M. EDT MR. KUSHNER: Thank you very much. I want to welcome everybody. And thank you for joining us today to celebrate the High Holidays. And it’s my honor to introduce in a few minutes the President. As we enter the final days of the month of Elul ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
Diversity in the workplace is a noble objective wich strengthens Israeli society and helps companies recruit top-notch employees. Last week Ambassador Friedman gave the “Leading in Diversity 2018” prize during an Itworks event to Citibank Nokia and Procter & Gamble (P&G) for their extraordinary work on promoting workforce diversity in high-tech in Israel. Head of ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 17 July, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events, News
live from the American Center, Jerusalem for a special conversation with two trailblazing women – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and former President of the Israeli Supreme Court Dorit Beinish. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 July, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases
(Speech as prepared) July 3, 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen, Gvirotai V’rabotai, for the first time in its 242 year history, the United States of America is proud and grateful to receive happy birthday wishes from its Embassy in Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel! What a difference a year makes! Last year we ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
Last minute preparations for the party tomorrow! Everyone is invited to watch the
live broadcast from our Independence day celebration stating at 18:00 tomorrow from
Avenue אווניו ארועים עסקיים .
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
JUNE 25, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Israeli Energy Ministry signed the Implementation Agreement to establish the U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy, Engineering and Water Technology (“the Center”). In March 2018, the United States Congress appropriated $4 million for the Department of Energy to establish the Center ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
June 15, 2018 Melania and I wish Muslims across the United States and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr. Eid marks the end of a month of reflection and a return to daily life with a renewed sense of joy and love for our fellow man. It is a time to practice forgiveness and ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 17 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
This weekend Israeli, American, and Italian paratroopers parashooted onto Polish soil as part of Exercise Swift Response 18. The forces conducted airborne insertion exercises of personnel and heavy equipment for military crisis response.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
David M. FriedmanVerified account @USAmbIsrael I am proud of everyone who is marching in the Parade today in support of and . Promoting, protecting, and advancing human rights – including the rights of persons – has long been the policy of the United States.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
By U.S. Mission Israel | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
המשלחת הנשיאותית האמריקאית לטקס חנוכת השגרירות בירושלים נחתה לפני זמן קצר בישראל. ברוכים הבאים! U.S. Presidential Delegation for Jerusalem Embassy dedication ceremony arrived in Israel a short while ago. Welcome!
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the State of Israel to Attend the Opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel Issued on: May 7, 2018 President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the State of Israel to attend the opening of the United States Embassy on May 14, ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 29 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON
Add a translation in עברית April 26, 2018 Secretary Pompeo Travel to Brussels, Riyadh, Jerusalem, and Amman U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Brussels, Riyadh, Jerusalem, and Amman, April 26-30. The Secretary looks forward to meeting key Allies and partners on his first official trip as Secretary of State. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
U.S. Embassy promoted environmental awareness and combating plastic debris with U.S. expert Dr. Jenna Jambeck, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, University of Georgia. This Earth Day 2018 program was organized in cooperation with The Ruppin Academic Center, and brought together experts and 150 marine science college students. IIP speaker Dr. Jambeck focused on “Plastic Waste ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 22 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Video
By
Thomas K Yazdgerdi ,
Samuel D. Brownback on April 11, 2018 The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Each year, all across the United States, individuals and organizations host observances and remembrance activities for their communities during the
Week of Remembrance , which runs from the Sunday before
Holocaust Remembrance and Heroism Day (Yom Hashoah) through the following ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Ambassador Friedman bakes matzahs in Kfar Habad and wishes all of the people of Israel and Jews everywhere a Happy Passover – which this year has a very special meaning
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Ambassador Friedman and U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Commander, Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti visited Exercise Juniper Cobra 2018 at Hatzor Air Base to get a first-hand view of the incredible cooperation between the two militaries.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
About Women’s History Month Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events
| Tags: Women's History Month
The U.S. Embassy and Ambassador David Friedman welcome the signing of a Joint Declaration of Cooperation Between the United States Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad (CPAHA) and the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs on the preservation of certain cultural properties. Under the declaration of cooperation, the CPAHA and Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
As part of the 70th anniversary to U.S.-Israel relations, the
American Center, Jerusalem will hold a special FREE screening of the fascinating documentary about the first U.S. Ambassador to Israel, James McDonald whose role was pivotal in aiding Israel and shaping U.S.–Israeli friendship. McDonald was one of the first Americans to meet face to face with Hitler in ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 February, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events, U.S. & Israel
Remarks As Delivered January 30, 2018 Good evening, and thank you for inviting me to join you. In Judaism, the word “peace” is found in the common greeting Shalom Aleichem. In the Muslim world, As-Salaam-Alaikum, or “peace be with you,” is similarly used. And yet, despite the similar emphasis and articulation of peace in their ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
By
ShareAmerica – Jan 26, 2018 Millions of people around the world are expected to tune in to catch President Trump’s State of the Union address on January 30. The speech to a joint session of Congress is an opportunity for the president to review the past year’s accomplishments and preview his agenda for the coming ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
In a ceremony in Jerusalem, Karen Pence, the wife of the vice president of the United States, honored two Israelis who are active in ensuring the world never forgets the horror of the Holocaust. The ceremony, in commemoration of
International Holocaust Remembrance Day , was held shortly after Vice President Pence’s January 22 speech at the Knesset, Israel’s legislative ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, U.S. & Israel, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
We’re thrilled to announce the fifth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 20–22, 2018!
Check out the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2018 Flyer If you represent a business and you are considering opening or expanding operations, the SelectUSA Summit will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving you time and money. You’ll discover more about how, where, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Events, News
Prime Minister’s Residence Jerusalem, Israel PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Vice President Pence, Mike, Sara and I want to welcome, again, you and Karen to Jerusalem. We’ve known each other for a good many years. And from the day I met you, I knew you were a true friend. I remember vividly, one day in 2009, when ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
The Knesset Jerusalem, Israel VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Speaker Edelstein, Leader Herzog, members of the Knesset, justices of the Supreme Court, citizens of Israel — (applause) — it is deeply humbling for me to stand before this vibrant democracy — (applause) — to have the great honor to address this Knesset, ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
By Mark Trainer Jan 11, 2018 Freedom of speech is a core American value.
Martin Luther King Jr. used that freedom in his quest for racial equality in the United States. To honor King’s January 15 birthday, fifth-grade students at Watkins Elementary School in Washington go to the Lincoln Memorial each year to recreate King’s famous “I Have a Dream” ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 14 January, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Martin Luther King Jr
From
President Donald J. Trump ‘s historic visit, through the nomination of Ambassador David Friedman, the visit of
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Haifa, to the formal recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, this was our 2017. How do you think 2018 will look like?
David M. FriedmanVerified account @USAmbIsrael FollowingFollowing @USAmbIsrael Great year in review video released by the . Hope you all enjoy it and wishing everyone ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 31 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
America’s political leaders from across the spectrum have been unified in supporting Jerusalem as Israel’s capital for many years. Now its official!
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
East Room 7:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I know for a fact there are a lot of happy people in this room. (Applause.) Jerusalem. Thank you. And Melania and I are thrilled to welcome you and so many wonderful friends to the White House. We wish you a very happy Hanukkah, and I think ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Israel and the U.S. sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Israel to join USAID’s Power Africa Partnership. The signing ceremony will be attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, U.S. Power Africa Coordinator Andrew Herscowitz, Ambassadors and representatives from several African nations, and other dignitaries.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
On November 28, at IDC Herzliya Charge d’Affaires Leslie Tsou delivered a greeting at a conference on Israel-Egypt relations that honored the 40th anniversary of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s historic visit to Jerusalem. Sadat’s visit paved the way for the Camp David Accords, the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty that remains a durable framework for peace and ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
By
Mary Jane Maxwell Nov 21, 2017 In accordance with a lighthearted
U.S. presidential tradition , this lucky turkey received a “pardon” from President Trump and will escape being the main course of an American Thanksgiving meal. “I’m pleased to report that, unlike millions of other turkeys at this time of the year, Drumstick has a very, very bright future ahead ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
Events, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
November 12, 2017 Thank all of you so much for the warm greeting. There are so many people worth mentioning tonight that I could use up all of my allotted time doing nothing else. Between the guests of honor, the presenters and those in attendance, we truly have an all-star line-up which includes many of ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 15 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
Listen to this story: Daryl Davis is an extraordinary African-American musician who played rock-n-roll with some of the greatest. But Daryl is not just a musician. He has a hobby: to befriend members of the KKK and other racist groups in the U.S. and… simply talk with them person to person. Throughout the years, many ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 1 November, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events
Ambassador David Friedman and his wife Tammy illuminated the Embassy building in pink today (Thursday) October 19, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in partnership with the Mariam Foundation and “One in Nine.” The Embassy will be illuminated in pink on the seaside promenade from tonight until Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, News
Ambassador David Friedman traveled October 8 to Sderot, joining the Israeli and American families gathered at the Yeshivat Sderot for a Sukkot holiday celebration and praising the resilience of the city’s residents in the face of frequent missile attacks over the past years.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
David M. FriedmanVerified account @USAmbIsrael David M. Friedman Retweeted The Jerusalem Post Earlier today I had the privilege, together with my son and grandson, to bless the Nation of Israel at the Western Wall.
The Jerusalem PostVerified account @Jerusalem_Post WATCH: US Ambassador sends holiday greeting to
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
September 19, 2017 Remarks by President Trump to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations New York, New York 10:04 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
Ambassador David Friedman and Mrs. Tammy Friedman hosted an interfaith Rosh HaShanah (Jewish New Year) reception at their residence. Among the distinguished guests were members of Knesset, prominent figures from the Israeli military, NGOs, think tanks, and heads of religious communities. The Ambassador wished a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to representatives of all ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 19 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Events, U.S. & Israel
An estimated 500 people gathered at the KKL-JNF “Living Memorial” at the Jerusalem Hills this morning (Monday) September 11, 2017 for the U.S. Embassy’s official memorial ceremony for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which took 2,977 lives, including five Israelis. Remarks include U.S. Ambassador in Israel David Friedman, KKL-JNF CEO Amnon Ben-Ami, Opposition ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
כמו בכל שנה נתאסף באנדרטת התאומים שבהרי ירושלים לזכור את קורבנות פיגועי ה-11 בספטמבר 2001. הצטרפו לשידור החי מהטקס ביום שני ה-11 בספטמבר 2017, החל מהשעה 10:00 בבוקר כאן בדף הפייסבוק שלנו. שבת שלום As we do every year, this upcoming Monday we will gather at the 9-11 Living Memorial in the Jerusalem Hills to ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 10 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, U.S. & Israel
Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, toured Ziv Hospital in Tzfat where he met administrators, health care professionals and Syrian patients. He was extremely impressed by the Hospital’s quality of care and commitment to providing excellent health care to both the local population and the more than 1000 out of over 3500 Syrian refugees ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
The President’s Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt visited a mixed Arab and Jewish soccer club in Mevasseret Zion, which is the recipient of a US Embassy grant. He greeted the players, the club founders Ambassador Alon Liel and Abu Ghosh Mayor Issa Jabber, gave them hats and commended them for their participation in ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 28 August, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
On August 24, 2017, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman met in Jerusalem with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his senior advisors. The meeting continued the dialogue on advancing President ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
The new Director for the F-35 Program, Vice Admiral Matt Winter visited Israel to tour Israeli Air Force facilities and industry locations relevant to the program. He flew an F16, met with Israeli pilots and technical personnel and consulted with Israeli Air Force Officials. Vice Admiral Winter reaffirmed the importance of security cooperation to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
The Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, the Deputy National Security Advisor Dina Powell, the President’s Special Representative Jason Greenblatt and U.S. Ambassador David M. Friedman met today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
Chief of Staff of the
United States Air Force ,
Gen. David L. Goldfein landed in Israel today for a short visit to attend the change of command ceremony of the
Israeli Air Force . Gen. Goldfein also presented the Legion of Merit (degree of Commander) to outgoing IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel for “exceptionally meritorious conduct” and for his long-standing partnership with the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 15 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
WATCH and SHARE: What happens when
U.S. Navy sailors from
USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) sat down to play some wheelchair basketball with
Israel Defense Forces disabled veterans at Beit Halohem rehab center in
Haifa, Israel .
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
The Knesset Caucus for U.S. – Israel Relations reception in honor of U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. The plan: remarks by Ambassador Friedman co-chairs of the caucus MK’s Nachman Shai and Avraham Naguise, as well as other distinguished members of Knesset.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
STRIKE! Ambassador David Friedman throws the ceremonial first pitch in the final game of the Maccabiah Baseball tournament between teams Canada and the United States at the Baptists’ Village stadium. Shabbat shalom and a quiet weekend to everyone.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 16 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Baseball, Maccabiah
Jerusalem – On July 13, the Envoys of the Middle East Quartet met in Jerusalem to discuss current efforts to advance Middle East peace, as well as the deteriorating situation in Gaza. The Envoys expressed serious concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and discussed current efforts to resolve the crisis. The Envoys from ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Israel
Readout of US Special Representative for International Negotiations Greenblatt, Ambassador Friedman, and Consul General Blome’s July 11 Event with Israeli and Palestinian Basketball Coaches President Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, accompanied by Ambassador David Friedman and Consul General Donald Blome, met today with Palestinian and Israeli basketball coaches preparing to depart for ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador David M. Friedman, Greenblatt
This evening we celebrated U.S. Independence, and tomorrow is a time to rest and have a BBQ. In the meantime, here’s Ambassador David Friedman’s speech from the celebration. Happy 4th of to the United States and to you all!
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 4 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches
By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 July, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News
The Annual Iftar Gathering at the U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Residence On June 22nd Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Leslie Tsou hosted the U.S. Embassy’s annual shared society and interfaith Iftar gathering. Joined by Ambassador David Freidman, DCM Tsou welcomed leaders from all faiths and diverse Arab and Jewish communities, Israelis and Palestinians, ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 25 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
| Tags: Iftar
Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, and United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman met today in Jerusalem with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his senior advisors. The meeting was productive and the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Policy, U.S. & Israel
On June 6, 2017, Ambassador David Friedman addressed the Israel Museum’s International Council and gave an overview of what he called the “extraordinary depth and breadth of the relationship between the United States and Israel.” The Ambassador highlighted the close security cooperation and strong economic ties between the U.S. and Israel as well as the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Israel
May 23, 2017
Remarks by President Trump at the Israel Museum May 23, 2017
Remarks by President Trump at Yad Vashem May 23, 2017
Remarks by President Trump and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Joint Statements President Trump Remarks at Arrival Ceremony President Trump Gives Remarks with President Rivlin On Monday, May 22, President Trump arrived in Israel and was welcomed by President Rivlin of Israel. Shortly after arriving, President Trump and President Rivlin delivered remarks. President Rivlin proclaimed, “we are happy to see, America ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
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יחסי ארה"ב – ישראל: חזקים מתמיד! 🇺🇸🇮🇱 U.S. – Israel relations: Stronger than ever! 🇺🇸🇮🇱#POTUSAbroad #USIsraelPartnership President Donald J. Trump The White House Posted by
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 21 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: U.S. - Israel relations
Mr. President, Thank you so much for your warm wishes and for graciously accepting my credentials this morning. As someone who fought in the Six-Day War and whose parents translated the Quran from Arabic into Hebrew, you follow in the footsteps of our original warrior-poet, King David. And, as a seventh generation yerushalmi, you continue ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Ambassador David M. Friedman, Ambassador's Speeches
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events
Indian Treaty Room Eisenhower Executive Office Building 3:38 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Mr. Ambassador. Thank you all for being here. And on behalf of the First Family, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I bring greetings from the President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump. (Applause.) And on ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Israel
5:23 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. On behalf of the President of the United States of America today it is my great privilege and honor to administer the oath of office to the 20th United States Ambassador Israel, David Friedman. (Applause.) We’re joined today by his beautiful family, beginning with his wife, Tammy; ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Israel
| Tags: Friedman, Swearing
The U.S. Embassy was pleased to support students participating in FIRST Lego League, FIRST Lego League Junior, and FIRST Tech Challenge, March 1-2, 2017, in Tel Aviv. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Israel is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to pursue learning and careers in engineering, science, and technology. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 5 March, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events
| Tags: Lego League
Over 500 students sang and danced along with the international Soul and Blues singer Roy Young and his band at a program to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the performance, Roy demonstrated the deep connection between African- American music and the struggle for equal rights as illustrated during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s ...
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By shimongx | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events
| Tags: Black History Month
Wow wow wow, I have no specific words to describe two of the most spectacular days I have ever had in my life,” wrote Eman Darawshe, English Language coordinator at Iksal High School on her FaceBook page. Her eleventh-grade grade Muslim students met with Jewish students from Afula for a two-day intensive negotiation workshop facilitated ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, Events
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 21 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
By the time a new president is inaugurated, following a long campaign and a hard-fought election, Americans — and the world — know a lot about him. Add to that President-elect Trump’s high profile before he ran for office, and you might think there’s nothing left to learn. But here are five little-known facts about the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 21 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
By
Pamela M. Prah – Jan 19, 2017 Donald J. Trump, a businessman who promises to use his financial know-how to help Americans improve their standard of living, on January 20 takes office as the 45th president of the United States. The real estate magnate defeated former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who had hoped to be the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 21 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News
U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro. (photo credit:MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) Thank you and also a belated “Mazal Tov” to Yaakov Katz, who recently took over as Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post. I want to thank Yaakov, and also David Brinn, the Managing Editor, and all those who worked on this year’s conference. I am starting to ...
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By shimongx | 23 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador's Speeches, Energy, Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference
A U.S. Perspective on Regional Gas Connections [AS DELIVERED] Thank you Dr. Mor. It is a pleasure to speak again at the Israeli Energy and Business Convention. I commend you and the other organizers of this conference who have put together another wonderful agenda that is insightful and extremely relevant. I also wish to extend ...
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By shimongx | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador's Speeches, Business Convention, Energy
The U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is pleased to announce the open competition for the 2017-18 Global UGRAD Exchange Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders form underrepresented communities to the United States to experience the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 6 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events
[As prepared] I would like to begin by thanking the National Memorial Committee of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel for organizing this very significant and important ceremony. Thank you Donna Grushka and Rabbi Karzen for your tireless and dedicated work in helping us remember the fallen. Sadly, this year there are 13 ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
| Tags: AACI Memorial Ceremony, Ambassador's Speeches
We are giving away 10 pairs of invitations to the hottest party in town! Win tickets to the official U.S. Embassy Election Night Celebration! All you have to do is: · post a photo describing what America means to you, with the hashtag
#TLVELEX2016 · follow us and tag us (
@USEmbassyTelAviv ) Final submits by Thursday, ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Events, News
New Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Israel Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 13, 2016 The United States has concluded a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Israel on security assistance for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2028. This MOU constitutes the single largest pledge of bilateral ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 14 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador Dan Shapiro at The Institute for Counterterrorism 16th World Summit on Counterterrorism Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Sunday, September 11, 2016 Good evening and thank you Jonathan for the kind introduction. Professor Reichman and Professor Ganor, thank you for inviting me again this year to speak at this solemn memorial. I deeply appreciate the ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
Remarks of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Co-Sponsored by KKL and JNF-USA Emek Arazim, Jerusalem September 11, 2016 To our friends and colleagues who are with us today in solidarity, including Israeli public officials led by Mayor Nir Barkat, Deputy Minister Michael Oren, and Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeremy ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 11 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
| Tags: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Ambassador's Speeches
This upcoming Sunday we will gather for the official Embassy commemoration, in partnership with KKL/
Jewish National Fund – JNF , marking 15 years to the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. This year we will broadcast the ceremony LIVE on our
Facebook page starting at 10 a.m. (Israel time) from the 9/11 Living Memorial site in the Jerusalem Hills. Join us for ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 September, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Embassy, Events, News, Video
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, met with a hundred teenagers from Beit Shemesh as a part of the school-year opening event, “Israeli Youth Beit Midrash” in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Ambassador Shapiro shared his personal and professional experiences as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and as an advisor to President Obama in the White House. ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 7 September, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
On August 29, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon visited southern Israel. He stopped at the Kerem Shalom crossing point to see how goods enter and leave the Gaza Strip, was briefed on and toured a Hamas tunnel that had been discovered by the IDF, and met with local residents from ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 29 August, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
NGO PATHWAYS Institute for Negotiation Education, implemented an intensive, four-day negotiation skills workshop for 23 Jewish and Arab English Language educators, at the Alon Tavor Field School, August 8-11, 2016. The program was supported and funded by the U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv. The goal of the workshop was to build an understanding of negotiation practices ...
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By shimongx | 14 August, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News, Uncategorized
| Tags: English Language, workshop
Ambassador Shapiro visited the AMIT Network’s Gogya Center in Kfar Batya youth village to see how this center for excellence in teacher training is revolutionizing the future of education in Israel. Inspired by educational experts in the U.S., the Center is equipped with colorful modern architecture and multi-media interactive technology for enhancing the learning experience ...
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By shimongx | 20 July, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Video
| Tags: Ambassador
A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS Good evening everyone, and welcome! Tonight is a celebration, but before I begin my remarks, I must acknowledge the terrible tragedy and outrage that is on all of our minds. The murder of 13-year-old Hallel Ariel, z”l, was an unspeakable act of terrorism. I want to restate my government’s and ...
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By shimongx | 5 July, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador's Speeches
Former Ambassador Daniel Shapiro met with Jewish and Arab 10th grade students from the ORT Network who participated in a State Department-funded English innovative grant “Hangouts for Negotiation.” One hundred and forty-four Jewish and Arab students from six ORT high schools came together for their final gathering at Google, where the students exhibited their final ...
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By shimongx | 2 July, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Video
| Tags: Ambassador, Events
Thank you and welcome. It’s an honor to be here. To our Israeli guests: bruchim haba’im. This fine day has been a long time coming. It’s first and foremost a day to celebrate and offer congratulations to all who helped make it possible. To the members of the U.S. armed services, led by General Bogden, ...
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By shimongx | 24 June, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador's Speeches
On June 16, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro met with heads and beneficiaries of several Israeli NGOs who are partnering with the U.S. Embassy and, through U.S. Government funding, are providing hi-tech training programs and English courses in order to promote economic empowerment within Israeli minority ...
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By shimongx | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
An amazing night hosting the Jewish Federations of North America LGBT Pride Mission to Israel. We were honored to be joined by Mission organizer Stuart Kurlander, Congresswoman Ileana Ris-Lehtinen of Florida, Member of Knesset Michal Rozin, and hundreds of Americans and Israelis united in our commitment to equal rights and acceptance of LGBT people, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 June, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Speaker, Opposition leader Herzog, Member of Knesset Nachman Shai, Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky, JNFA Chair Sandler, Members of Knesset and to all those who have gathered today in this magnificent hall – this cradle of Israel’s vibrant democracy. I am grateful to all the leaders of the Knesset who are honoring ...
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By shimongx | 26 May, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
| Tags: Ambassador's Speeches
Fascinating visit to IDE’s Sorek desalination plant, the world’s largest using reverse osmosis technology. IDE has also opened a plant near San Diego, bringing Israeli technology to help solve California’s water challenges. Thanks to CEO Avshalom Felber for the tour, and for the delicious water! Water is the essence of life, especially if you know ...
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By shimongx | 22 May, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
Ambassador Dan Shapiro visited on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, the Upper Galilee, where he learned about the region’s economic development strategy – to become a center of medical food, agriculture technology, and biotechnology. The Ambassador began the day at Tel Hai College, where he met a group of impressive students from every sector and region ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 27 April, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors
By shimongx | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News
| Tags: Vice President Joe Biden visit to Israel
The U.S. Embassy in Israel initiated a program on the integration of people with disabilities in dance, featuring the celebrated American AXIS Dance Company. The Company integrates professional dancers with and without disabilities, creates beautiful art, and works with communities to promote integration and break stereotypes about disabilities. In Israel AXIS gave workshops, master classes, ...
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By sokolovzx | 26 January, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, Video
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program, which is sponsored by the
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), seeks to improve mutual understanding among teachers, their schools and communities in the U.S. and abroad. This program allows teachers to go abroad for three to six months to take classes at an ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Events
David Broza, Mira Awad, and the Jerusalem Jewish-Arab Youth Chorus will join forces on stage to commemorate the American journalist and musician Daniel Pearl on October 23 in Heikhal HaTarbut in Lod. Every year thousands of musical events take place around the globe as part of the “Daniel Pearl World Music Days” established by Daniel’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 23 October, 2015 | Topics:
Events
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visited Israel this week, his first visit since becoming Secretary in February of this year. During the trip, Secretary Carter met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yaalon, took part in an Honor Guard ceremony at the Ministry of Defense, received a briefing at Hussein Outlook in northern ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 20 July, 2015 | Topics:
Events
By Claudette Roulo, American Forces Press Service TEL AVIV, Israel, May 14, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived here today for the final stop of a multi-day trip to the Middle East. Tomorrow, he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and receive an overview of preparations for Juniper Cobra 14, an ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 15 May, 2015 | Topics:
Events
Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Distinguished American Speaker Scott Miller, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Washington DC, and coauthor with Director of Holocaust Education Sarah Ogilvie, of the book “Refuge Denied: The St. Louis Passengers and the Holocaust.” The Ambassador welcomed the audience of government representatives, Holocaust ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 8 May, 2015 | Topics:
Events
Request for FY14 Grant Proposals in ISRAEL On behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of English Language Programs- the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv is pleased to announce the opening call for proposals for the FY14 English Access Microscholarship Program in ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 26 March, 2015 | Topics:
Events
Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Distinguished American Speaker Meg Zucker, creator of the website and blog “Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It,” for an inspirational discussion on “Celebrating Differences,” Friday, February 20. Meg has been an advocate for all people with differences, helping them to flaunt rather than conceal that which makes them unique. As ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 20 February, 2015 | Topics:
Events
Program overview: Between the Lines (BTL) is a two-week cultural exchange program designed to host 10 writers ages 16 to 19 Arabic-speaking young writers in the Middle East and North Africa. The University of Iowa at Iowa City will host the program, serving as inspiration for the students to grow as writers and providing them ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 January, 2015 | Topics:
Events
On Friday, November 21, Ambassador Shapiro and Ms. Julie Fisher hosted Professor Paula Rayman, Director of the Middle East Center for Peace, Development and Culture, University of Massachusetts Lowell, for a Distinguished American Speaker program on “The Role of Women in Building Positive Peace.” In her presentation to an audience of 70 professors, NGO leaders ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 21 November, 2014 | Topics:
Events
אירוע מיוחד התקיים הערב: הצגה של אופרת ילדים “ברונדיבר”, שהוצגה לראשונה במחנה הריכוז תריזן בשואה. תלמידים מבית הספר האמריקאי-הבינלאומי באבן יהודה הציגו באופן מדהים בפני קהל שכלל ניצולי השואה, וביניהם מציגים מההצגה המקורית. כל הכבוד למציגים ולמורת המוסיקה פרני גולדשטיין על יוזמתה, ותודות מיוחדות לשר החינוך הרב שי פירון שכיבד אותנו בנוכחותו. אני גם מודה לרעייתי ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 2 April, 2014 | Topics:
Events
Join us for a special concert featuring renowned Israeli singer David Broza, and American folk icon Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, and Mary) to promote non-violence, respect, and anti-bullying in schools.
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 19 March, 2014 | Topics:
Events
The Public Affairs Office organized a Distinguished American Speaker program at Deputy Chief of Mission William Grant’s residence with Prof. Robert Bordone, Founding Director of the Negotiation and Mediation Clinic at Harvard’s Law School on the topic: “Getting Beyond Gridlock: What Politicians Can Learn From Negotiation Experts.” For over 4 years, the Embassy has partnered ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 13 January, 2014 | Topics:
Events
Photos from the trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and to Ramallah to meet with President Abbas. In these meetings, he discussed the ongoing final status negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, among other issues. He then traveled to Jordan and Saudi Arabia for further talks. SAUDI ARABIA Remarks -01/05/14
Remarks With Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal After Meeting With Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud ; ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 6 January, 2014 | Topics:
Events
Photos From the Trip» Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Tacloban, and Manila from Dec. 11-18, 2013. In Jerusalem, Secretary Kerry met with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a range of issues including Iran and the ongoing final status negotiations with the Palestinians. In Ramallah, Secretary Kerry met with President Abbas, ...
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By U.S. Mission Israel | 18 December, 2013 | Topics:
Events
