One year anniversary of our Embassy move to Jerusalem
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Op-Ed: A year after opening the Jerusalem Embassy: On the right side of history
Read the op-ed Ambassador David Friedman wrote for ‘Israel Hayom’ ahead of the first anniversary of the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem Contrary to all the negative predictions, the Jerusalem embassy has been an extraordinary success, advancing peaceful coexistence, bilateral cooperation and cultural exchange between and among Israelis, Palestinians and Americans. by David M. Friedman On May 14, 2018, the United States finally opened its embassy in ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Ramadan, 2019
I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan commemorates when the sacred Quran was revealed to Muhammad. At the spotting of the crescent moon, Muslim families and communities will honor this revelation by beginning a month of inward reflection, spiritual renewal, and prayer. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from ... Read More»
US Ambassadors and US Special Envoy for Combatting Anti-Semitism Elan Carr
שגרירים אמריקאים והשליח המיוחד של הנשיא טראמפ למאבק באנטישמיות המבקרים בישראל פרסמו הצהרה משותפת שמביעה תמיכה בישראל Honored to host a visiting delegation of US ambassadors and US Special Envoy for Combatting Anti-Semitism Elan Carr. Please see our joint statement below in support of Israel as the country faces yet another barrage of missile attacks ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman To Participate in March of the Living with Other U.S. Ambassadors
JOINT RELEASE OF THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE US DELEGATION TO THE MARCH OF THE LIVING On May 2 in Krakow, Poland, eight U.S. government officials will come together to lead, for the first time ever, an official delegation to the annual March of the Living at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. The three co-chairs of this delegation ... Read More»
Israel Electric and GE
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. Read More»
Israelis Now Eligible for U.S. Investor Visa
Israelis Now Eligible for U.S. Investor Visa The U.S. Embassy in Israel is pleased to announce the implementation of the U.S. E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli nationals, beginning May 1. The E-2 visa is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa that can be used to develop, direct, or provide specialized skills to an enterprise in which the ... Read More»
Embassy Jerusalem and Embassy Branch Office closed for Israeli Elections on April 9.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the Branch Office in Tel Aviv will be closed on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 due to the Israeli elections. Normal operations will resume on April 10, 2019. Read More»
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman delivers remarks at the 2019 @AIPAC Policy Conference
“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 ... Read More»
Proclamation on Recognizing the Golan Heights as Part of the State of 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 ... Read More»
The Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo – Travel to Beirut, Jerusalem, and Kuwait City, March 19-23, 2019
From March 19-23, Secretary Pompeo will travel to Beirut, Jerusalem, and Kuwait City. In Beirut, the Secretary will meet with Lebanese leaders to discuss the political, security, economic, and humanitarian challenges facing Lebanon. The Secretary’s visit will underscore U.S. support for the Lebanese people and Lebanon’s legitimate state institutions. In Jerusalem, the Secretary will meet ... Read More»
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will be closed on Friday
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. Read More»
Secretary Pompeo released today the 2018 Human Rights Reports
PRESS RELEASE: Secretary Pompeo released today the 2018 Human Rights Reports. Following are highlights from the report on Israel, the Golan Heights, West Bank, and Gaza: Israel’s democratic institutions remain strong, including a free press, independent judiciary, free and fair elections, and rule of law. Beginning on March 30, Israeli forces engaged in conflict with ... Read More»
Open Bid for Food Service Vendors (Jerusalem)
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 ... Read More»
“Hand in Hand” school supported by USAID
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman toured the Israel-Gaza border area
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador, Israeli PM Visit THAAD Deployment Site
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 ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman Visits Beit Jimal Monastery
Today Ambassador Friedman visited the beautiful and historical Beit Jimal Monastery, together with the NGO Tag Meir, to strongly condemn multiple vandalism attacks on the monastery and its cemetery in recent years. All those who believe in religious freedom have a duty to stand up to protect and defend religious minorities. The monastery is built ... Read More»
Merger of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem
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 ... Read More»
United States-Israel Diplomatic Efforts Underpin First Israeli Spacecraft Landing on the Moon
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 ... Read More»
NASA is Aboard First Private Moon Landing Attempt
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 ... Read More»
Ministerial To Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East
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 ... Read More»
This is where Iran could be today [infographic]
By Mary Jane Maxwell – Feb 11, 2019 Forty years ago, Iran was one of the most advanced and prosperous countries in the Middle East. But due to the mismanagement and corruption of the revolutionary regime, Iran missed its chance to keep pace with the rest of the world. The size of Iran’s population in 1978 was on par ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo: Welcoming Our New Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Honored that Elan Carr is joining our team as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat #AntiSemitism. His lifelong commitment to our country and the protection of the Jewish people bolsters the @realDonaldTrump Administration’s unwavering fight against anti-Semitism. Elan S. Carr Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Term of Appointment: 02/05/2019 to present Elan ... Read More»
Global Entrepreneurship Summit, 2019- Application Deadline Extended to March 1
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 ... Read More»
Presidential Message on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On April 27, 1945, a young soldier of the 12th Armored Division of the United States Army wrote these astonishing words to his wife in the United States: “Although I may never talk about what I have witnessed today. I will never forget what I have seen.” Aaron A. Eiferman’s division was moving to a ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo in the Middle East
By ShareAmerica – Jan 14, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on a week-long visit to nine countries across the Middle East, is reiterating America’s commitment to the region and galvanizing U.S. partners and allies to counter the Iranian regime’s destructive activities. Wide-ranging talks with Saudi leaders Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi King ... Read More»
U.S. Government Shutdown – Embassy Israel is OPEN for Visa and Passport appointments
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem January 8, 2019 The Federal Government of the United States of America is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period which started Saturday, December 22, 2018. Scheduled passport and visas services, and emergency services for U.S. citizens, will continue at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and at the Branch Office in Tel Aviv during ... Read More»
U.S. National Security Adviser and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu
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. Read More»
Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting
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 ... Read More»
Stark evidence of Iranian missile threat
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 ... Read More»
The Embassy of the United States in Israel Announces Seven Summer Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars
What Is It? Study of the United States Institutes for Scholars are intensive six-week post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and ... Read More»
An Investment in Israel’s Arab Community, An Investment in Israel’s Future
Ambassador David Friedman’s op-ed in Al-Quds newspaper In the short span of its 70 years as an independent nation, Israel has transformed itself into one of the most robust world economies. With per capita Gross National Product nearing $40,000, a dynamic start-up culture and the third-most educated population in the world, Israel is a success ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Hanukkah
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 ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador, Israeli PM Light Hanukkah Candles at Western Wall, December 6, 2018
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. Read More»
Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
December 1, 2018 Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service—to be, in his words, ... Read More»
Remarks by Vice President Pence at the 5th Israeli-American Council National Conference
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 ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman’s Statement on Recent Meetings in Washington on the Peace Plan
Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt and I had a very productive meeting last week in the Oval Office with President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador Bolton in which we discussed the President’s vision for comprehensive peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Reports of our meeting have been wildly inaccurate. I would like to reaffirm ... Read More»
Ambassador Haley Delivers Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Middle East
New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. His presentations on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are always detailed and well-considered. But, as we have pointed out, as a survey of the threats to peace and security in the Middle East, Mr. Mladenov’s briefings are, by ... Read More»
U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook with The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
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. Read More»
U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Mr. Brian Hook, at INSS
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. Read More»
SodaStream factory in the Negev
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! 🇪🇹 Read More»
The Iranian Regime Protects Itself
As the new round of sanctions against the Iranian regime goes into effect, regime officials are lying about the targets and consequences. The sanctions exempt humanitarian goods such as medicine and food, but the regime chooses to allow suffering among its people for political and financial purposes. היום תמה ונשלמה השתתפות ארה”ב בהסכם הגרעין. עם ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at ADL Memorial Event
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 ... Read More»
SHOOTING SYNAGOGUE
David M. Friedman Today the residents of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill community are in mourning in the aftermath of a terrorist shooting attack shattering Tree of Life synagogue’s Shabbat services. We are heartbroken and pray for the victims and their families, including the brave police. 9:31 AM – 27 Oct 2018 President Trump’s remarks on the horrific, anti-semitic, attack ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman’s Remarks at the JFNA General Assembly
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 ... Read More»
On the Merging of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 18, 2018 I am pleased to announce that following the May 14 opening of the U.S. Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, we plan to achieve significant efficiencies and increase our effectiveness by merging U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Consulate General Jerusalem into a single ... Read More»
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ambassador Friedman on board USS ROSS (DDG 71)
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman hoster The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS ROSS (DDG 71) at the Port of Ashdod. During the visit, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ambassador Friedman toured the ship, met the Sailors and officers who command the vessel, and gave remarks at a celebration marking the 243rd birthday of the U.S. Navy . (function(d, s, ... Read More»
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo At the 36th Annual Jewish Institute for National Security of America Awards Dinner
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. ... Read More»
Live Auction of Used Furniture
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 ... Read More»
Sports for Social Change in 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 ... Read More»
Ten-Year Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Israel
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 1, 2018 Ten-Year Memorandum of Understanding Between the United States and Israel Today, as we enter the new fiscal year, the ten-year period of the $38 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the United States and Israel in ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman on Kan 11 with Geula Even-Saar
WATCH Ambassador Friedman’s full interview with Geula Even-Saar on Kan 11 TV this evening. Read More»
Ambassador Haley on the UN Human Rights High Commissioner’s Inaugural Statement to the Human Rights Council
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the UN Human Rights High Commissioner’s Inaugural Statement to the Human Rights Council On September 10, newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet gave her inaugural statement to ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump in Rosh Hashanah National Press Call with Jewish Faith Leaders and Rabbis
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 ... Read More»
U.S. National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton’s press conference as he concludes his visit to Israel
Statements by NSA Bolton and Israeli PM Netanyahu
WATCH: Statements to the media by U.S. National Security Advisor, Ambassador John Bolton and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem this morning. Read More»
Ambassador John Bolton meets The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
U.S. National Security Advisor, Ambassador John Bolton meets The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the Prime Minister’s Residence, in Jerusalem. Read More»
Suspension of Services at the U.S. Consular Agency in Haifa
This is a joint message from U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv. The Haifa Consular Agency is permanently closed as of March 26, 2019 U.S. citizens needing consular services may schedule appointments at the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem or the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman went down to Sderot to thank the Israel Fire & Rescue Authority and 10 of their American counterparts
Real solidarity is measured with deeds, and there’s no better way to show such solidarity than fighting shoulder to shoulder against the fires raging on the Gaza border. This morning Ambassador Friedman went down to Sderot to thank the כבאות והצלה לישראל Israel Fire & Rescue Authority and 10 of their American counterparts who volunteered to come to Israel through the Emergency Volunteer Project to help ... Read More»
2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
Trafficking in Persons Reports – 2018 – translations ( Hebrew and Arabic ) “This year’s report focuses on effective ways local communities can address human trafficking proactively and on how national governments can support and empower them. Local communities are the most affected by this abhorrent crime and are also the first line of defense against human trafficking. By engaging and training law enforcement, religious ... Read More»
Ambassador Haley Delivers Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Middle East
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City July 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Mladenov for your briefing. Before I go to the main point of my remarks, I do want to emphasize one item that Mr. Mladenov ... Read More»
MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS
Due to office renovations, the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv is temporarily suspending consular appointments from Monday, July 30, 2018, through Friday, August 3, 2018. This includes appointments for American Citizen Services (passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and other special consular services). During this ... Read More»
For Gaza peace, tell the truth about Hamas – Op-Ed CNN
David M. Friedman Verified account @USAmbIsrael The world is growing tired of Hamas and its culture of hate and violence. Even the United Nations is changing. Attached is the article I co-wrote with Ambassador Haley, Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt. www-m.cnn.com/2018/07/21/opinions/for-gaza-peace-tell-the-truth-about-hamas-haley-kushner-friedman-greenblatt/index.html … 12:59 AM – 22 Jul 2018 Read More»
Diversity in the workplace
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 ... Read More»
Amb. Freidman Commends MEPI-Supported Organization for Its Work to Increase Employment Diversity in Israel
On July 9th, Ambassador David Freidman hosted the closing ceremony for the “Diversity Works” project – a joint initiative led by the itworks nonprofit organization and supported by the U.S. Embassy’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). Diversity Works contributed to a dramatic 150% increase in employment diversity in the 47 participating companies by integrating various ... Read More»
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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. Read More»
4th of July Speech by Ambassador David M. Friedman
(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 ... Read More»
Independence day celebration
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 . Read More»
The United States and Israel Establish Joint Center of Excellence in Energy
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 ... Read More»
Readout of Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt’s Meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel
Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt returned to Israel and met today with Ambassador David Friedman and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They discussed the means by which the humanitarian situation in Gaza can be alleviated, while maintaining Israel’s security. They further discussed the continued commitment of the Trump Administration ... Read More»
Readout of Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt’s Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
FOREIGN POLICY Issued on: June 20, 2018 Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt returned to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and met today with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud. Building on previous conversations, they discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, the need to ... Read More»
Making room for peace in the Middle East
By ShareAmerica – Jun 15, 2018 In a recent essay published in both Arab and Israeli news outlets, Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt identified “an opportunity for peace at hand,” but also called upon Palestinian leadership to break with unhelpful rhetoric, false claims and violent actions that pose ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr
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 ... Read More»
Jason Greenblatt Op-Ed: The Palestinians Deserve So Much More Than Saeb Erekat
I write regarding Dr. Saeb Erekat’s outburst set forth in his op-ed (“Partners in occupation: Trump provides the anti-Palestinian incitement, Israel the bullets,” May 17 ) in which he criticized the move of the U.S. Embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. While I understand that Dr. Erekat is angry about President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, I thought it would be ... Read More»
Israelis, Americans, Italians in Swift Response 18
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. Read More»
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen met with Israeli Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and discussed topics of mutual interest. Read More»
Ambassador Friedman and all of us are proud of everyone who is marching in the Parade
David M. FriedmanVerified account @USAmbIsrael I am proud of everyone who is marching in the #TLVPride Parade today in support of #diversity and #equality . Promoting, protecting, and advancing human rights – including the rights of #LGBTI persons – has long been the policy of the United States. Read More»
Ambassador Friedman interviews at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem May 23, 2018
WATCH: After the excitment subsided from the historic dedication of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Ambassador Friedman took some time to chat with Dana Weiss from Channel 2 News and Barak Ravid from Channel 10 News from his new Jerusalem office. Read More»
Be a witness to history! Seventy years after President Truman recognized the State of Israel,
U.S. Presidential Delegation for Jerusalem Embassy dedication ceremony arrived in Israel a short while ago. Welcome!
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! Read More»
President announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the State of 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, ... Read More»
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PUBLIC NON-EMERGENCY CONSULAR SERVICES AT U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL IN JERUSALEM
(MAY 9-15, 2018) This a joint message from the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem and the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. In preparation for the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, May 14, 2018, the Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem (located at 14 David Flusser Street) is temporarily ... Read More»
Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Good afternoon. Secretary Pompeo, Mike, it’s wonderful to welcome you. This is your first visit to Israel as Secretary of State. I think it’s significant that you chose, as did the President, to include Israel on this important itinerary. I think it’s symbolic of our friendship, which is deep, and getting even deeper ... Read More»
נתוני הפצה לאירוע 4 ביולי
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Meet Mike Pompeo, the new Secretary of State
By Christopher Connell – Apr 26, 2018 Few Americans possess a resume as varied as that of Mike Pompeo: first in his class at West Point, an editor of the Harvard Law Review, entrepreneur, congressman and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Add a new line to that resume: America’s chief diplomat. Pompeo, 54, was sworn in ... Read More»
Secretary Pompeo Travel to Brussels, Riyadh, Jerusalem, and Amman
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. ... Read More»
Save the Earth – Protect Marine Species from Ocean Debris
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 ... Read More»
State Department Releases Annual Human Rights Reports
By Jonathan Collett , Kerri Spindler-Ranta on April 20, 2018 Today, the State Department released the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Human Rights Reports). The Human Rights Reports document the status of human rights and worker rights in nearly 200 countries and territories. They are required by U.S. law and are used by a variety of actors, ... Read More»
Memorial day יום הזכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל
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Joined by Allies, President Trump Takes Action to End Syria’s Chemical Weapons Attacks
Apr 14, 2018 The devastating images that emerged from Douma, Syria, on April 7 reveal the unique and gruesome danger that chemical weapons pose to the world. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s latest attack on innocent civilians violated his regime’s obligations under international law, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and several United Nations Security Council Resolutions, including ... Read More»
Yom HaShoah: Honoring Holocaust Victims, Survivors, and Heroes
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Meet U.S. Acting Secretary of State Sullivan
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Passover in Israel: Next Year in Jerusalem
By Alexis Alexander on March 30, 2018 Passover begins this Friday evening, and Embassy staff members in Israel – along with much of the country – are preparing for the holidays. With the holiday travel, Embassy Tel Aviv’s non-immigrant visa unit sees an increased in demand for visas in the month leading up to Passover. The State ... Read More»
Happy Passover from Ambassador Friedman
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Jason D. Greenblatt t @jdgreenblatt45 The time has come for President Abbas to choose between hateful rhetoric and concrete and practical efforts to improve the quality of life of his people and lead them to peace and prosperity Notwithstanding his highly inappropriate insults against members of the Trump administration, the ... Read More»
Ambassador Friedman, Gen. Scaparrotti, visit Juniper Cobra 2018
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AIPAC conference in Washington: Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman
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To Save Gaza, Turn on the Lights
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Escalation of Violence Over Israel
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State Department Terrorist Designations of Ismail Haniyeh, Harakat al-Sabireen, Liwa al-Thawra, and Harakat Sawa’d Misr (HASM)
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Statement of Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt
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The Holocaust memorialized throughout the world
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SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 20–22, 2018!
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Remarks by Vice President Mike Pence in Special Session of the Knesset
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U.S. Ambassador David Friedman visited Nevatim Air Base
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Israel and the U.S. sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Israel to join USAID’s Power Africa Partnership
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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 ... Read More»
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Embassy building in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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A New U.S. Strategy on Iran
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Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the United States’ Withdrawal from UNESCO
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I had the privilege, together with my son and grandson, to bless the Nation of Israel at the Western Wall.
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Joint Embassy Tel Aviv-Consulate General Jerusalem Statement on the Har Adar Attack
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President Trump Gives an Address to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly
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Remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
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Jason Greenblatt, toured Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, August 29, 2017
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Jason Greenblatt visited a mixed Arab and Jewish soccer club
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wheelchair basketball with Israel Defense Forces
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Statement by Jason Greenblatt, Special Representative for International Negotiations on Today’s Events in Jerusalem
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Statement from the Press Secretary on the Terror Attack in Jerusalem
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Quartet Envoys’ Joint Press Statement July 13, 2017
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Israeli and Palestinian Basketball Coaches
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JGreenblatt Statement on Electricity Agreement between Israel and PA
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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace
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President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit
Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but ... Read More»
U.S. – Israel relations: Stronger than ever!
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Welcome to Israel Ambassador David Friedman. First stop- a prayer at the Western Wall.
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Statement by President Trump on Syria
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President Rivlin Meets With President Trump’s Special Representative Jason Greenblatt
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Joint Statement by U.S. Special Representative Greenblatt and Prime Minister Netanyahu following their meeting.
The Prime Minister met tonight in Jerusalem for over five hours with Jason Greenblatt, U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations. They reaffirmed the joint commitment of both Israel and the United States to advance a genuine and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians that strengthens the security of Israel and ... Read More»
Georgia Special Election Scheduled for April 18
The State of Georgia will conduct a special election on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, for the 6th Congressional District to replace Tom Price who was confirmed as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. This district consists of parts of northern Atlanta and parts of surrounding counties such as Cobb, Fulton, and Dekalb. Overseas citizens ... Read More»
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel in Joint Press Conference
[As prepared by White House stenographer in real time] East Room 12:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Thank you. Today I have the honor of welcoming my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to the White House. With this visit, the United States again reaffirms our unbreakable bond with our cherished ally, Israel. ... Read More»
Secretary Tillerson meets with Netanyahu at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their working dinner at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on February 14, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain] Read More»
White House statement on settlements
February 02, 2017 “The American desire for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians has remained unchanged for 50 years. While we don’t believe the existence of settlements is an impediment to peace, the construction of new settlements or the expansion of existing settlements beyond their current borders may not be helpful in achieving that ... Read More»
Message from U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv Consular Section
Message from US Embassy Tel Aviv Consular Section (updated as of 21:30 Israel time): Travelers with an existing valid visa in their Israeli passport may travel to the United States, even if they are also a national of or born in one of the seven restricted countries (Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen). ... Read More»
Presidential Executive Order
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Daughter of South Asian immigrants becomes U.N. ambassador
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will serve as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Pence administered the oath of office to Haley on January 25. The U.S. Senate voted 96-4 the previous night in favor of her nomination. Haley, the daughter of immigrants from India, was the first female governor ... Read More»
The Inaugural Address
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First Lady Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States Melania Trump is the wife of President Donald J. Trump, and was born on April 26, 1970 in Slovenia. Melania Knavs began her modeling career at the age of sixteen. She would pursue a degree at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, but pause her studies to advance ... Read More»
5 little-known facts about Trump
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 ... Read More»
Vice President Mike Pence
Michael R. Pence is the 48th and current Vice President of the United States. Michael R. Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 7, 1959, one of six children born to Edward and Nancy Pence. As a young boy he had a front row seat to the American Dream. After his grandfather immigrated to ... Read More»
Donald Trump: America’s new president
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 ... Read More»
Telling the Story of U.S. Diplomacy
The U.S. Diplomacy Center’s (USDC) goal is to demonstrate the ways in which diplomacy matters now and has mattered throughout American history. Diplomacy and the work of our diplomats in over 250 embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic missions are vital to our nation’s power, image, and ability to advance its interests around the globe. One ... Read More»
former Ambassador Shapiro trip to Dimona began at Mayor’s Benny Biton’s
Ambassador Shapiro trip to Dimona began at Mayor’s Benny Biton’s office together with all municipal leaders. The Ambassador then visited Appelman School and was welcomed by Chief Rabbi of Dimona Yitzhak Elefant, Rabbi Aaron Moshe Shukrun, Principal Vered Sabo and proceeded to field questions from the students. Ambassador Shapiro moved on to tour Brenmiller Energy ... Read More»
Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro visited Baka Algharbeyyeh
This week Ambassador Dan Shapiro visited Baka Algharbeyyeh, Qalanswa and Taibeh in the part of central Israel known as ‘the Triangle’. The highlights included visiting the Al Qasemi College for Engineering and Sciences, meeting with alumni of our The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and Youth Exchange and Study Program -Israel Arab Community programs, health professionals and families participating in a USG-funded project with Beit Issie Shapiro , touring the city of Taibeh and doing ... Read More»
Sukkot with Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro
Ambassador Dan Shapiro Yesterday Julie and I hosted Arutz Sheva – Israel National News for a tour of our sukkah. Sukkot is one of our favorite holidays and a great opportunity to invite friends to be ushpizin at our sukkah and our home. Happy Sukkot to everyone! Sukkot with US Ambassador Dan Shapiro Speaking from ... Read More»
TERRORIST ATTACK IN JERUSALEM
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 9, 2016 The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack that took place today in Jerusalem, which resulted in the death of two Israelis and injured several others. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed ... Read More»
2016 Election Photo Contest
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, ... Read More»
Condolence messages for the passing of Shimon Peres
Remarks by President Obama at Memorial Service for Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Shimon once said, “The message of the Jewish people to mankind is that faith and moral vision can triumph over all adversity.” For Shimon, that moral vision was rooted in an honest reckoning of the world as it is.. Statement ... Read More»
U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding
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 ... Read More»
Remembering September 11, 2001
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 ... Read More»
Talking “dugri”: Former Ambassador Shapiro meets Israeli beit midrash youth in Beit Shamesh
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. ... Read More»
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon visited southern Israel
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 ... Read More»
Applications for the 2017-2018 Youth Exchange and Study program are now Open!
The US Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of the application for the Youth Exchange and Study(YES) Program for the 13th year in Israel. The program is seeking 20 Arab secondary school students, with Israeli citizenship, to participate in a Study-in-the-USA initiative for high school students during the 2017-2018 school year. YES Program scholarships, funded ... Read More»
Exploring Perspectives through Negotiation
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 ... Read More»
June 23, 2016 – Former Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro’s Remarks at the F-35 Adir Unveiling Ceremony
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, ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Former U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro met with heads and beneficiaries Israeli NGOs
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 ... Read More»
June 15, 2016 – Former Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro’s Remarks at the 2016 Herzliya Conference
During my five years in Israel one of the annual highlights has been visiting IDC and participating in the Herzliya Conference. Within Israel, few institutions have done more than IDC to develop new platforms for promoting open discourse and solving real-world problems. Few institutions have done more to train the next generation of policymakers and ... Read More»
May 25, 2016 – Former Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro’s Remarks at the Knesset Ceremony honoring 100 years of American Jewry’s
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 ... Read More»
THE SORROW AND THE GLORY, THE BITTER AND THE SWEET
This op-ed was published May 11, 2016, in Yisrael Hayom, by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro. From my years here as a student, and the past five years serving as U.S. ambassador, the uniquely Israeli Memorial Day-Independence Day combination has left its mark. With so much to celebrate — 68 years of the Jewish state, ... Read More»
Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro visited the “Sorek” desalination plant today operated by IDE Technologies
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 ... Read More»
Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro in an interview to the Israeli Sports Channel
Ambassador Dan Shapiro in an interview to the Israeli Sports Channel about his beloved Bulls, the Golden State Warriors, and sports as a tool for diplomacy. Read More»
March 28, 2016 – Former Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro’s Remarks at the Yediot Aharonot/Ynet “Stop the Boycott” Conference
Thank you, Dana. Since President Obama sent me to Israel to serve as the Ambassador of the United States, I have done myself a big favor by starting my day with Yediot Aharonot and checking YNET throughout the day and into the night, including, in my case, the wee hours. To the sponsors of the ... Read More»
Vice President Joe Biden visit to Israel
March 09, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin March 09, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu March 08, 2016 Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with former Israeli President Shimon Peres Read More»
POWER’S VISIT TO ISRAEL, FEBRUARY 13-16, 2016
From the UN in New York to Model UN in Israel U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Samantha Power, concluded a four day visit to Israel this week, aimed at discussing a range of regional and bilateral issues. During her visit, Ambassador Power tour Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, met with Israeli Prime Minister ... Read More»
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ASH CARTER VISIT TO ISRAEL JULY 2015
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 ... Read More»
Ha’aretz Peace Conference Remarks Phil Gordon
Thank you for that kind introduction. I also want to especially thank Ha’aretz publisher Amos Schocken, Ha’aretz Editor in Chief Aluf Ben, Ha’aretz CEO Rami Guez and the Ha’aretz Peace Conference CEO Akiva Eldar. This is a remarkable event and I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to address it. It is heartening to ... Read More»
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