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State Dept orders departure from Iraq of non-emergency government workers

October 22, 2023

State Dept orders departure from Iraq of non-emergency government workers

State Department orders all non-essential U.S. government personnel and family out of Iraq after clearing similar departures for the U.S. Embassy Baghdad.

State Department urges 'worldwide caution' for Americans overseas as Israel-Hamas war rages

October 19, 2023

State Department urges 'worldwide caution' for Americans overseas as Israel-Hamas war rages

The U.S. State Department has posted a "worldwide caution" to Americans traveling and living overseas due to tensions escalating in the Middle East.

State Department official calls it quits after Biden says US will support Israel: 'Policy disagreement'

October 19, 2023

State Department official calls it quits after Biden says US will support Israel: 'Policy disagreement'

Josh Paul has resigned from the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, explaining in a lengthy statement why he thought President Biden was wrong on Israel's war with Hamas.

Republicans question Biden's nominee for ambassador to Israel over his Iran stance

October 19, 2023

Republicans question Biden's nominee for ambassador to Israel over his Iran stance

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joined 'FOX & Friends' to discuss why some critics are questioning Jacob Lew's nomination over his policy stance on Iran.

American church tour group evacuated from Israel with assist from Benghazi hero

October 18, 2023

American church tour group evacuated from Israel with assist from Benghazi hero

An American church group from North Dakota was on a trip to Israel when war suddenly broke out around them, forcing them to find a creative way out of the country.

White House names ex-ambassador to Lebanon, Turkey as US special envoy to Middle East 'humanitarian issues'

October 16, 2023

White House names ex-ambassador to Lebanon, Turkey as US special envoy to Middle East 'humanitarian issues'

David Satterfield, former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey, was named the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues and will travel to Israel.

Saudi Arabia switches focus from Israel to Iran to cool tensions following Hamas terrorist attack: report

October 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia switches focus from Israel to Iran to cool tensions following Hamas terrorist attack: report

Saudi Arabia and Israel had worked on a deal for normalization, which would include recognition of Israel from one of the most powerful nations in the Middle East.

First chartered flight lands in Greece with evacuated US citizens from Israel

October 13, 2023

First chartered flight lands in Greece with evacuated US citizens from Israel

The first charter flight of American citizens from Israel organized by the U.S. State Department arrived in Athens, Greece, on Friday, a State Department spokesperson said.

American citizen stuck in Gaza makes plea to US government for help

October 12, 2023

American citizen stuck in Gaza makes plea to US government for help

FOX News senior correspondent Mike Tobin has the latest on the ground in Netivot, Israel on 'The Story.'

US, Qatar have quiet agreement to block Iran from accessing $6B in funds amid Hamas' terror attacks on Israel

October 12, 2023

US, Qatar have quiet agreement to block Iran from accessing $6B in funds amid Hamas' terror attacks on Israel

The U.S. has reached an agreement with Qatar to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in humanitarian aid amid the Israel-Hamas war, Fox News Digital has confirmed.