Consul General Michael Ratney
Michael Ratney became U.S. Consul General in Jerusalem on July 29, 2012.
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State Dept. on Airstrike in Yarmouk, Syria
The United States is deeply concerned by reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed or wounded in Yarmouk
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Clinton on Human Rights Day 2012
"We celebrate Human Rights Day every December, but advancing freedom and human rights is our daily work"
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Clinton on Int'l Anticorruption Day
"The United States is committed to preventing corruption and the destructive impact it has on communities"
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Clinton's Remarks at Saban Center
"We supported regional and international efforts to de-escalate the conflict"
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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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