Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 537

US Embassy

A police commando stands guard in front of a restaurant in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Wasantha Chandrapala)
October 24, 2024, 9:54 am
3 arrested in Sri Lanka over threats to Israelis; Chabad House named as potential target
One of the terror suspects is reportedly based in Iraq; intelligence said to have been provided from India; police spokesman says security increased in Arugam Bay surf resort area
By ToI Staff and AFP
Sri Lankan Muslims protest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza in the immediate wake of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack — Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 13, 2023. (AP Photo)
October 23, 2024, 10:56 am
Israel urges citizens to leave Sri Lanka surfing resort area amid terror threats
National Security Council advises travelers to leave Arugam Bay area, or at least retreat to capital city, shortly after US embassy also warns of credible info on imminent attack
By Lazar Berman, AFP and ToI Staff
Barbara Zwillick waits to board an evacuation vessel arranged by the US Embassy from Haifa, Israel, on October 16, 2023. (Canaan Lidor/Times of Israel)
October 16, 2023, 12:47 pm
At Haifa port, evacuating Israeli-Americans feel torn between family and country
Personal circumstances, safety concerns and family obligations are among a mix of factors pushing dual citizens to board a ship to Cyprus
By Canaan Lidor
Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror shooting attack outside Jerusalem's Old City, August 14, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 14, 2022, 2:16 pm
US Embassy condemns Jerusalem terror shooting, confirms Americans among victims
Diplomatic mission ‘shocked and saddened’ by attack in Old City that left 7 hurt; Lapid says Israeli capital remains ‘safe, strong and open to tourists and residents alike’
By ToI Staff
Palestinians prepare posters with pictures of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and Arabic that reads, "Shireen, the pulse of Palestine," at the office of Al Jazeera channel, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. (AP/Nasser Nasser)
July 6, 2022, 1:46 am
US says only its experts were allowed to examine bullet that killed Abu Akleh
State Department contradicts IDF assertion that Israeli officials examined projectile, which was found to be too damaged to conclusively conclude who killed Al Jazeera journalist
By Jacob Magid and AFP
Palestinian mourners carry the body of veteran Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh out of the office of Al Jazeera after friends and colleagues paid their respects, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, May 11, 2022. (AP/Nasser Nasser, File)
July 4, 2022, 8:40 pm
PA blasts inconclusive American Abu Akleh findings; Israel irked over partial blame
Abbas calls on US to ‘maintain its credibility’ as top aide slams ‘timid’ conclusion bullet too damaged to determine who fired it; PM Lapid says probe proves shooting unintentional
By Aaron Boxerman and Jacob Magid
Palestinians hold posters displaying veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot dead during clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen as she covered a raid in Jenin on May 11, 2022. (HAZEM BADER / AFP)
July 4, 2022, 6:15 pm
US says Abu Akleh bullet test inconclusive, IDF likely shot her by mistake
Israeli officials disappointed American probe doesn’t exonerate IDF in killing of Al Jazeera reporter; Palestinians assail conclusions, say Israeli soldiers definitively to blame
By Aaron Boxerman, Jacob Magid and Emanuel Fabian
Hundreds of right-wing activists waving flags attempt to attend a march through Jerusalem's Old City on April 20, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 26, 2022, 1:19 pm
US Embassy bans employees from Old City during Jerusalem Day, and previous Friday
In warning ahead of contentious parade on Sunday, US government workers in Israel also ordered to stay away from Damascus Gate and keep out of Old City altogether after dark
By ToI Staff
A Taliban fighter poses for a photo as he patrols inside the city of Ghazni, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan, August 12, 2021. (Gulabuddin Amiri/AP)
August 13, 2021, 1:56 am
As Taliban sweep across Afghanistan, US hurries to evacuate embassy staff
Pentagon says 3,000 troops to deploy in Kabul to secure exit of personnel; UK will send 600 troops to guard exit of its own diplomats as local security forces appear to collapse
By AFP
Illustrative: A US passport. (vlana/iStock/Getty Images)
June 3, 2021, 7:11 pm
With major COVID backlog, US citizens in Israel struggle to renew passports
New policy allows citizens to enter US on expired passports, but doesn’t enable return trip back to Israel
By Jessica Steinberg
Benjamin Netanyahu tours the Golan Heights on April 23, 2019. (PMO)
February 9, 2021, 4:57 pm
Netanyahu responds to Blinken: Golan will remain part of Israel forever
PM’s office, Gantz push back after US secretary of state says Washington supports Israeli control of strategic plateau under current conditions — but situation could change
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
A picture taken from the remains of a tank dating back from the 1973 war shows the Syrian town of Quneitra, as seen from the Golan Heights, on December 23, 2019. (JALAA MAREY / AFP)
February 9, 2021, 6:10 am
Blinken supports Israel holding Golan, but backs off recognizing sovereignty
Top US diplomat questions legality of Trump’s deeming strategic plateau part of Israel, but says there’s nothing to talk about with Assad and Iran
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
The Jerusalem site formerly known as the Allenby Barracks, a planned location for a second campus of the US Embassy (Raphael Ahren/Times of Israel)
January 19, 2021, 5:09 pm
Jerusalem deputy mayor dreams of int’l ’embassy district’ close to US legation
Unveiling details of new US embassy compound planned for city’s Hebron Road, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum says plenty of empty space nearby for other countries to put down diplomatic roots
By Sue Surkes
Investigators work at the scene where a US embassy employee who was found with unconscious with a head injury near railways tracks in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 30, 2020. She later died of her injuries. (Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine via AP)
October 1, 2020, 7:33 pm
Police in Ukraine investigate death of US Embassy employee
Woman found with head injuries near railway track in a park close to mission; investigation looking at possible assault, although accident not ruled out
By AP
Security forces gather ahead of protests in Jaffa, June 12, 2020. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
June 17, 2020, 1:36 pm
Court freezes construction on top of Jaffa Muslim cemetery after angry protests
As Jaffa Islamic Council claims municipality lacks valid permit to build homeless shelter, judge says work to be stopped until July 22 hearing; riots continue anyway
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.