Met with Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani and discussed ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of all hostages and further increase aid to civilians in Gaza. Thankful for Qatar’s partnership and the critical role Qatar is playing.

I joined human rights leaders for the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and in recognition of their courageous work. We know that when more people in more places have their rights respected, the world is more peaceful, more secure, more prosperous.

Welcomed Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron to the @StateDept today. The U.S.-UK relationship has never been more important.

Our 2023 Anti-Corruption Champions have proven with their work, courage, and commitment that there is no immovable force against progress. Even in places where impunity is the rule, they've shown how determination can tip the balance and make the difference toward justice.

Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating the Festival of Lights. Wishing you and your loved ones blessings and light. Chanukah Sameach.

Synthetic opioids are the number-one killer of Americans aged 18 to 49. @POTUS and President Xi agreed China will take concrete action to crack down on companies in China manufacturing fentanyl ingredients that wind up being synthesized into fentanyl and coming into our country.

We’re determined to help Israel ensure that October 7th never happens again. We have to back that up with resources. We also must do everything possible to help the many innocent civilians in Gaza who desperately need humanitarian assistance.

We requested supplemental funds from Congress because we need to ensure that Ukraine continues to succeed and that Russia continues to fail. If Putin is allowed to proceed with impunity, that is going to open a Pandora’s box of aggression around the world.

I have determined members of the Sudanese Armed Forces have committed war crimes and Rapid Support Forces have committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in Sudan. We stand with the people of Sudan in their demands for peace and civilian, democratic rule.

To date, Ukraine has reclaimed more than half the territory Russia seized since 2022. Arms and equipment announced today as part of continued U.S. assistance will help sustain Ukraine’s battlefield needs.

Joined @USGLC tonight to talk about the importance of American diplomacy at a moment of profound change amid a multiplicity of global challenges. twitter.com/USGLC/status/1…

Today, I announced a new visa restrictions policy targeting individuals and their family members involved in or meaningfully contributing to actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. Violence against  civilians will have consequences.

Met with Romanian Prime Minister @CiolacuMarcel today to discuss the U.S. Romania Strategic Partnership and our commitment to strengthen cooperation across security, economic, and energy priorities, including in the Black Sea region.

The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates artists who created space for people to feel joy, to feel heartache – to feel alive. The arts are a powerful tool for diplomacy, and these artists we honored yesterday let their genius speak powerfully at home and abroad.

Spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani about ongoing efforts to facilitate the safe return of all hostages and further increase levels of aid to civilians in Gaza.

Today the international community is reminded of the importance of our unity in acting together to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, for and with persons with disabilities. Their leadership and active participation are vital to this effort. #IDPD

On World AIDS Day, we remember the lives lost and recommit to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Since @PEPFAR’s inception 20 years ago, more than 25 million lives worldwide have been saved. Only by working with partners around the world will we succeed.

The unprecedented impacts of climate change on our food systems poses a threat today and for future generations. Today, at #COP28, we announced an additional $50 million, subject to congressional approval, for climate-related work to adapt crops and invest in fertile, healthy… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Met with Israeli Minister @gantzbe to discuss measures to ensure Israel’s safety, release of hostages, and measures to minimize harm to civilians. Also spoke about the need to restore calm along the Blue Line.

In my meeting with Defense Minister @yoavgallant, I reaffirmed the United States’ support for Israel’s right to protect itself in compliance with international humanitarian law, while urging that Israel take all possible measures to avoid civilian harm.

Israeli Minister @yairlapid and I discussed continuing efforts to protect civilians during Israel’s operations and the need to address rising levels of extremist settler violence in the West Bank against Palestinian civilians – to include holding perpetrators accountable.

I spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah about the conflict in Gaza and measures to improve security and freedom for Palestinians in the West Bank.  I reiterated the U.S. commitment to advancing the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Israeli Prime Minister @netanyahu and I discussed efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages and accelerate delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance into Gaza. I emphasized the need for Israel to take every possible measure to avoid civilian harm.

In my conversation with @Isaac_Herzog, I reiterated the United States’ ongoing support of Israel’s right to defend itself in compliance with international humanitarian law and emphasized the need for tangible steps to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank.

I am heartened to see another American included among the hostages released in Gaza. The pause in fighting has demonstrated success in securing the freedom of hostages and in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza – we want to see it continue.

We are grateful to Malta for stepping forward to assume the responsibilities of the chairpersonship and carry forward the work of the @OSCE in 2024. Malta has the full support and confidence of the United States.

Met with Foreign Minister @Bujar_O in Skopje today. I expressed support for North Macedonia’s ongoing democratic reforms and gratitude for Foreign Minister Osmani's leadership on Ukraine as the Chair-in-Office of @OSCE.

Productive conversations with my counterparts at the @OSCE Ministerial in Skopje today. Despite Russia’s obstructionism, we remain fully committed to the OSCE, its founding principles, and the important work that is achieved.

Had a productive meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba today in Brussels. We discussed battlefield updates and bilateral efforts aimed to help Ukraine increase production of the military supplies it needs to defend its territory and people.

The NATO Alliance is united. We covered a lot of ground during the Foreign Ministers Meeting – from our expectations at the Washington Summit next year, to ways we can deepen our partnership with Ukraine, to how we can help support the Euro-Atlantic future of the Western Balkans.