John Kerry Sworn In
On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. He will address employees upon his arrival at the State Department on Monday, February 4
Consul General Michael Ratney
Michael Ratney became U.S. Consul General in Jerusalem on July 29, 2012.
Additional $155 Million in Aid for People in Syria
President Obama announces an additional $155 million in humanitarian aid for those affected by the violence of the Assad regime. This aid from the American people is providing food, clean water, medicine, medical treatment, immunizations for children, clothing, and winter supplies...
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John Kerry: The Next Secretary of State
John Kerry soon takes over as secretary of state, bringing decades of knowledge and experience in foreign affairs to his new job.
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Obama Proclamation on National African American History Month
President Obama proclaims February National African American History Month in the United States
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Presidential Honors
In a White House ceremony February 1, President Obama paid honor to some of the country’s greatest minds.
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A National Day of Service
Blog by Doris Robinson a program officer at the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Press Center.
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American Consul General Hosts Jerusalem Students for Afternoon of Classical Music
On December 15, American Consul General Michael Ratney hosted young Palestinians from local schools in Jerusalem for a Baroque music concert at his residence
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American Consul Marks Wildlife Conservation Day
In observance of Wildlife Conservation Day, American Consul General Michael Ratney joined Palestinian naturalists on December 7 for a hike in Wadi Qelt to observe local flora and fauna in one of the West Bank’s most vibrant natural habitats
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American Consulate Supports Women Economic Empowerment
America House, the American Consulate General’s cultural center in Jerusalem, hosted the Third Annual Women’s Micro-Enterprise Bazaar at the Ambassador Hotel in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem. The event featured local handicrafts produced by Palestinian women entrepreneurs from Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
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U.S. Consulate Celebrates International Education Week
From November 12-16, representatives from the American Consulate General in Jerusalem, AMIDEAST, and USAID hosted outreach activities across the West Bank and Gaza in commemoration of the 13th annual International Education Week (IEW).
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U.S. Supports Tourism and Education in Bethlehem
American Consul General Michael Ratney visited Bethlehem on November 13 and met with Palestinian Authority and local officials and business leaders. He noted the efforts that officials have made to strengthen the local business environment, specifically in the tourism sector.
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Consul General Participates in Olive Harvest
On October 24, American Consul General Michael Ratney, USAID Mission Director Mike Harvey and Palestinian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zakaria Salawdeh joined farmers in Salfit to launch this year’s olive harvest.
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Consul General Celebrates Women in Science
On October 15, American Consul General Michael Ratney visited An-Najah University in Nablus to celebrate the achievements of women in science. “Together, An-Najah University and the Consulate General are identifying new ways to support Palestinian women who have chosen to work in scientific fields,” said Mr Ratney
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