Wishing all Americans a Happy Independence Day. I was pleased to celebrate this occasion yesterday alongside President יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog, First Lady Herzog, and our partners here in Israel. May we continue to stand side by side promoting democracy and freedom.

I had the opportunity to speak at the Aaron Institute for Economic Policy's Annual Conference this week. During my interview with Prof. Martin Eichenbaum, I emphasized the following: "We have been tirelessly working to achieve a hostage deal that would lead to a ceasefire

Shocked by the brazen Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv this morning. We offer our condolences to the family members of the individual who passed away. We are thankful our U.S. Embassy Branch Office personnel are all safe.

It was a pleasure to visit Lockheed Martin Israel last week and see the technological advancements they are making. Their work has played a huge role in the security of the United States, Israel, and many of our allies around the world.

We mourn the passing of my friend and longtime colleague Martin Indyk. May his memory be a blessing.

We condemn the horrific attack on Majdal Shams yesterday, in which at least 11 were tragically killed, most of whom were children and teenagers. Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost loved ones, and we are praying for a speedy recovery for those who have been

I spoke this afternoon with Druze Spiritual Leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif and offered condolences on behalf of the U.S. government on the loss of 12 children at a soccer game and the injury of 30 more. The school pictures of twelve Druze children with bright futures cut short by a

On this 300th day of the hostage crisis, I met with the families of American hostages. We have met many times since they came to my residence on November 5 – my first meeting after arriving, hours before I presented my credentials to President Herzog. That was the eve of shloshim

Sending my condolences to the families of two people killed in an appalling terrorist attack this morning in Holon, with prayers that those injured recover fully.

Time is of the essence, and as the statement says, it’s time to close the deal. It’s time for issues to be resolved. And it’s time to get to the finish line. il.usembassy.gov/joint-statemen…

I joined the ambassadors of Germany and the U.K. today to call for action. Now is the time to reach a deal and bring the hostages home. Simon Walters Steffen Seibert Bring Them Home Now

It was a pleasure meeting with partners today to reiterate the need for all parties to reach a deal for the release of hostages and a ceasefire to pave the way for deescalation and greater regional stability.

I am appalled by yesterday’s violent attack by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. These attacks must stop and the criminals be held to account.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin is an American hero who will be remembered for his kindness and selflessness. Our hearts break for Jon, Rachel, and their entire family, as well as the other families who found out today their loved ones won’t be coming home. May their memory be a blessing.

The killing of these hostages only further confirms Hamas’s depravity. It should release all the hostages immediately. We will continue to work with our partners in the region to secure an agreement without delay that frees the remaining hostages.

We are heartbroken and outraged at the news that Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages were killed in the hands of Hamas. As President Biden and Secretary Blinken just said, we will not rest until all of the hostages are home. We grieve with Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin

While in Beer Sheva today, I met with the families of hostages from the Bedouin community. It was a sobering reminder that this ongoing tragedy affects so many communities across Israel and the world. We must continue to work to bring all hostages home.

In a week that has been very dark, my trip to Be’er Sheva was one that gave me hope for a better future.

We are aware of the tragic death of an American citizen, Aysenur Eygi, today in the West Bank. We offer our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. We are urgently gathering more information about the circumstances of her death, and will have more to say as we learn