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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.
Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada
US, 40 partner countries, hold symposium to implement UNSC regulations against Iran
US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs
Hostage families discuss growing antisemitism, Hamas support at US State Dept.
This meeting follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint Congress session on Wednesday, in which many of the hostage relatives were also in attendance.
US State Department imposes visa restriction on Elor Azaria for 'human rights violations'
The government organization also said that they plan to impose restrictions on more individuals whom they believe to have committed the same alleged crimes attributed to Azaria.
Taliban confirms detention of two Americans, US calls for release
Hamdullah Fitrat, dep. spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate Afghanistan said, “Both American nationals violated the country’s law, and discussion has been held with the US officials in this regard."
Explosion of hate: State Department report details global rise in antisemitism post October 7
"Religious freedom is still not respected for millions of people around the world," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a news briefing.
State Dept implores Israel to hold accountable IDF soldiers who used human shield in Jenin
The IDF should swiftly investigate what happened and hold people accountable, Matthew Miller said.
US says it will raise pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with UN watchdog
The first week in June, the IAEA’s Board of Governors, composed of 35 nations, passed a resolution condemning Iran for not cooperating with the IAEA and for its barring of some top inspectors.
US State Dept. slams Smotrich’s transfer of $134 million from PA’s frozen funds to terror victims
Smotrich described the order as an act of “historical justice,” saying that the PA “encourages and favors terrorism by paying the families of terrorists, prisoners, and released prisoners."
US lays out hostage deal details in expanded UNSC resolution
“We have this rare opportunity to reach an immediate ceasefire that ultimately could lead to an end to this war," Matthew Miller told reporters.
US has been in contact with Israel about strike on school in Gaza, State Dept says
Israel claimed it was using precision strikes to target up to 30 Hamas terrorists in only one part of the building without hitting areas where civilians were sheltering.
US may appoint official as acting civilian advisor in postwar Gaza - report
The four officials noted that the advisor is one of many possible plans for postwar Gaza, with other scenarios including growing Gaza's economy and rebuilding cities.
