Secretary Kerry Meets the Staff of Consulate General
“Marhaba, shalom, and it’s wonderful for me to share this incredible gathering of Foreign Service officers and civil servants and local employees, Palestinian, Israeli, people from third countries. So many of you have come together here in a common effort and I really want to thank you for it.”
Obama: “No Shortcut” to Sustainable Mideast Solution
President Obama said the United States is “deeply committed” to the creation of an independent Palestinian state and a future where Palestinian rights will be respected, but he urged Palestinian leaders to resume direct negotiations with Israel without preconditions
Consul General Michael Ratney
Michael Ratney became U.S. Consul General in Jerusalem on July 29, 2012.
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Kerry Sees Role for Turkey in Mideast Peace Process
"Turkey can play a key role in the economic development of the West Bank and Gaza."
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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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