Our official new report looks at the decades-long suffering of Palestinians under Israel’s rule. We've concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians throughout Israel & the Occupied Palestinian Territories amounts to apartheid.
In an interesting exchange, @APDiploWriter pushes @StateDeptSpox on why the US is so critical of @Amnesty reports about Israel when it relies heavily on the group's findings that uncover human rights abuses elsewhere around the world. pic.twitter.com/X6X8RQsLG1
US ambassador to Israel David Friedman to be kept away from Pompeo during visit to Israel today. Below from US embassy. #coronaviruspic.twitter.com/Jp9p6Ss7Tf
The White House plans to require most officials to wear face masks when inside the West Wing. The new rules will not apply to President Trump or Vice President Mike Pence. https://t.co/fkcnKIFlWz
Hosted a #GameofThrones finale party for all the guards at our home last night. A great way to show our appreciation for all they do. Enjoyed playing the dragon, enjoyed even more removing the sweltering mask! pic.twitter.com/vcbc3WGW6M
"As the ambassador of the far-right Orthodox Jewish community in the United States, Friedman's comment makes sense… as the supposed ambassador of the United States government and all its people, it is an extremely inappropriate comment." https://t.co/QseoUVtbPu
'#Israel has one secret weapon that no other country has. Israel is on the side of God and we don't want to underestimate that,' @USAmbIsrael tells a crowd at the #Jerusalem embassy move anniversary: pic.twitter.com/sPqGWYWoPg
Is the US Embassy in #Jerusalem an "extraordinary success," as @USAmbIsrael David Friedman says? Since the @usembassyjlm opened one year ago today with great fanfare, only one other embassy has opened and stayed in the city — and it may close soonhttps://t.co/EHcq6VMIic
Bad news folks — US embassies and consulates have completely ignored the State Department’s guidance for zombie-themed events this Fourth of July. (See State Dept Issues New Guidance for 2013 Fourth of July Embassy Events – More Zombies, Please). So no brain food this week. The good news is, the parties are still on (with special mention to those that had their parties in March, way before the “guidance” was issued). Also with the exception of US Embassy Cairo where the July 4th event was finally called off on Sunday as the capital city burst into mega-anti govt protests with an anti-American tone. Here is our round-up for the Fourth of July celebrations around the Foreign Service.
US Consulate General Milan, Italy
Special mention goes to the US Consulate General in Milan for “hosting” President Obama, Lady Liberty, Ambassador David Thorne and other guests for its 4th of July celebration to “To advance freedom, liberty, to celebrate the Statue’s reopening and its link to Milan.”
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Celebrated the U.S. National Day on March 27, 2013
Ambassador Matthew H. Tueller at the US Embassy Kuwait Fourth of July celebration, March 2013 – Photo by US Embassy Kuwait/Flickr (click on image to see more photos)
US Embassy Lithuania
June 27, 2013
Fourth of July cake courtesy of Ramada Hotels & Suites Photo via US Embassy Vilnius/FB (click image for more photos)
US Embassy New Zealand
June 26, 2013
4th of Steel, US Embassy New Zealand
US Embassy Finland
June 19, 2013
Presentation of Colors with the ambassador’s dog, Deckard on the foreground, dressed for the celebration. US Embassy Finland, June 19, 2013 (click on image for more photos)
US Embassy Norway
June 19, 2013
On June 19, the US Embassy Oslo invited 2000 friends and contacts to celebrate Independence Day (in advance) in the Ambassador’s garden. The party included music, color guard, BBQ, ice cream and a wonderful atmosphere.
US Embassy Ghana
June 27, 2013
Ambassador Gene Cretz, Fourth of July, US Embassy Ghana (photo via US Embassy Ghana/Flickr)
US Embassy Estonia
July 4, 2013
U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Levine, a proud Californian will take guests on a culinary tour of his home state. The U.S. Embassy staff will trade in their suits and ties for something a bit more casual as they share a relaxing afternoon on the lush grounds of the residence in picturesque Pirita. Guests are invited to come and enjoy the tunes of Liis Lemsalu, take a test drive on a Segway, and enjoy some delicious California cuisine by the Ambassador’s chef and provided by the embassy’s generous sponsors.
Photo via US Embassy Tallinn
US Embassy Israel
July 4, 2013
On July 4, 2013 beginning at 7pm, the embassy will stream live from the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro the 4th of July party. Expected guests include: Dr. Eric Huntsman to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner,” Ms. Hagit Yassu to sing “Hatikva,” and the U.S. Ambassador, Israeli President, and Prime Minister will deliver their remarks. Musical entertainment throughout the evening will be provided by an ensemble from the Israeli Conservatory of Music and the U.S. Military Band “Winds Aloft.” The embassy promises fireworks to “light up the night sky above the cliffs of the Mediterranean!”
US Embassy Latvia
June 29, 2013
Photo via US Embassy Latvia (click on image to see more photos)
US Embassy Uganda
July 2, 2013
U.S. Embassy staff get a large American flag (“Old Glory”) ready for the Fourth of July.
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