Statement from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel

Statement from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Election of Isaac Herzog as the 11th President of the State of Israel

JUNE 02, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my warm congratulations to Isaac Herzog on his election to serve as the 11th President of the State of Israel. Throughout his career, President-elect Herzog has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, advancing dialogue, and building …

COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information Last updated: [06/05/21] *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the …

A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month, 2021

JUNE 01, 2021 • PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS The uprising at the Stonewall Inn in June, 1969, sparked a liberation movement — a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, …

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Rise of Anti-Semitic Attacks

MAY 28, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES In the last weeks, our nation has seen a series of anti-Semitic attacks, targeting and terrorizing American Jews. We have seen a brick thrown through window of a Jewish-owned business in Manhattan, a swastika carved into the door of a synagogue in Salt Lake City, families threatened outside …

Secretary Blinken’s Travel Jerusalem, Ramallah,

Ramallah MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Statements to the Press MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Palestinian Civil Society Leaders Jerusalem May 26, 2021 – Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin May 25, 2021 – Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Yonit Levy of Channel 12 MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Alternate Prime Minister Gantz MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Ashkenazi MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken Meet and Greet with Embassy Jerusalem Staff MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi Before Their Meeting MAY 25, 2021 –  Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Statements to the Press More:  Travel to Jerusalem, Ramallah, Cairo, and Amman May 24-27, 2021

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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (May 25, 2021)

Location:  Jerusalem Event:  Security Alert As security incidents often take place without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  Due to the potential for security incidents there, U.S. government employees and their family members are restricted from entering Jerusalem’s Old City through Damascus Gate until further …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Statements to the Press

REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JERUSALEM MAY 25, 2021 PRIME MININSTER NETANYAHU:  Secretary Blinken, Tony, welcome to Jerusalem, your first visit as the Secretary of State.  I have – since we’re running – we had a long discussion, and we’re running late, so I want to be very brief and …

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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi Before Their Meeting

REMARKS TO THE PRESS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FOREIGN MINISTRY JERUSALEM MAY 25, 2021 FOREIGN MINISTER ASHKENAZI:  Very briefly.  It’s an honor and pleasure to have my friend the Secretary of State for his first official visit in Israel and welcoming him on behalf of the government and the people of Israel.  The United States …