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Spokesperson Tammy told reporters that the president had reduced a prior 50‑day timeline to “about 10 to 12 days,” and said the administration has the tools to respond, including sanctions and secondary measures on countries that benefit from Russian oil. She said the president “is prepared to do what’s necessary” and that the department stands ready to implement policy once the White House decides a course.

Why this matters: Reporters asked whether potential secondary sanctions or tariffs could have unintended consequences for U.S. partners that rely on Russian energy or trade ties. Tammy said the administration prefers diplomacy but will consider a range of tools and that impacts of measures would be a factor as decisions are made.

Key points
- The White House has communicated a shortened deadline; State Department emphasizes sanctions and other economic measures are possible tools.
- Officials said sanctions and secondary measures are in the president’s toolkit, though the department deferred detailed strategy and impact analysis to the decision process led by the White House.
- The department stressed that diplomacy remains the first option but that policymakers are prepared to act if warranted.

Discussion vs. decisions
- Discussion: The briefing was descriptive of the president’s announced timeline and possible tools; reporters pressed for details about coordination and potential economic fallout.
- Direction: No formal sanctions were announced by the State Department at the briefing; the administration signaled a readiness to use secondary sanctions or tariffs if the president decides to do so.
- Formal action: None taken during the briefing.

Ending note: The department framed the president’s shortened timeline as serious and said the administration will continue diplomatic engagement while keeping economic measures on the table.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Department of State Press Briefing - July 29, 2025 - 2:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","At the briefing the State Department said President Trump shortened a previously stated deadline for Russia and that sanctions, including secondary sanctions and tariffs, are options under consideration; the department said it is prepared to act and emphasized diplomacy first.","taxTitle","US Department of State","taxId",9719,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6151621,"State Department calls UN two-state conference ill-timed, says it could reward Hamas",2088,2565000,4653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5501745-5d0d3cd4115527d4d4f42a39fea68acb&start=2565&end=4653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5501745-5d0d3cd4115527d4d4f42a39fea68acb/thumbnail_2565000.jpg","/articles/6151621/State-Department-calls-UN-two-state-conference-ill-timed-says-it-could-reward-Hamas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151621-92c37869121434f965185dc5bedda0e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930078&Signature=fzqxWzE5Z2VAoPTzJaByEXmRgXspAsv-cz4c7XMsjsuztRNs-1wWR4cUe0VNqxfKBALJYbgCzfw0q2JxMo39XW9wCCJIzUWkS410cssaUqLxtZuCTdGIRBYLkdCatx7UOCvlzoVW6MOIp19FHCjML944cOLBtWoUvUlgWuCdImL9oJGNiLgxFd8AISa2tSw8l3qb0kYzTSeYdNEXJ~Wg-KvjW~YS8h31DDv~T6yYKdLpLILVRA5gGKb-c5r23olpPgcmifv2rLHhwVgtRB2rHu~gLXD1nDsVyMbhgm1xJrMX2trRlXy4FjDjvKTMGAt2GBkd~OOIZWDOrJOcj7YcNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department described a U.N.-hosted conference on a two-state solution in New York as “a publicity stunt” that is ill-timed and risks strengthening Hamas, saying the United States will not participate.

At the briefing, spokesperson Tammy said, “this effort is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7 and a reward for terrorism,” and warned the event could “embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real world efforts to achieve real peace.” She said the U.S. will continue “serious diplomacy, not stage managed conferences designed to manufacture the appearance of relevance.”

Why this matters: Several reporters asked how the department envisions a future for Palestinians and whether moves by some European leaders to recognize Palestinian statehood would affect U.S. diplomacy. The spokesperson responded that the United States has prioritized ending the killing and securing hostages before broader post‑conflict planning, and reiterated that Hamas’s actions have made near‑term statehood discussions premature.

Key details
- The briefing characterized the U.N. conference as counterproductive to immediate efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage releases.
- Reporters noted that as many as 193 nations attend U.N. events and asked how the State Department responds to other countries’ positions; the spokesperson said the United States would continue persuasion and diplomacy rather than endorse the conference.
- When asked about statements by the United Kingdom and France that could tie recognition of Palestinian statehood to conditions on Israel, the spokesperson said the president did not object to leaders speaking their positions but emphasized that U.S. policy seeks persuasion and diplomatic engagement rather than symbolic acts that could affect immediate conflict dynamics.

Discussion vs. decisions
- Discussion: The department framed recognizing or advancing Palestinian statehood as a longer-term outcome that cannot be meaningfully pursued until violence stops and hostages are released.
- Direction: The department said it will continue diplomatic engagement to “persuade” other governments of the U.S. position and to press for a ceasefire and hostage releases.
- Formal action: The State Department announced no new formal policy changes or legal actions at the briefing.

Ending note: The department reiterated that U.S. diplomacy now prioritizes ending the conflict and expanding verified humanitarian access before taking steps on long-term political arrangements.","The State Department criticized a United Nations-hosted conference on a two-state solution in New York, calling it a publicity stunt that could bolster Hamas and undermine diplomatic efforts; reporters pressed the department about Palestinian statehood and recognition moves by European and U.K. leaders.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6151626,"U.S. says more Gaza aid is needed; State Department defers details on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation vetting",739,3004000,3743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5501745-5d0d3cd4115527d4d4f42a39fea68acb&start=3004&end=3743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5501745-5d0d3cd4115527d4d4f42a39fea68acb/thumbnail_3004000.jpg","/articles/6151626/US-says-more-Gaza-aid-is-needed-State-Department-defers-details-on-Gaza-Humanitarian-Foundation-vetting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151626-5277676d5ca587e9cd93b14395506d28/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930078&Signature=FCnAUsyqu-EqANLZ3vEd3DQT7K9zC0aekb5hqMYGGOWn4OlnVNlABI7io8TRsfzA08IzGeH1ExD~Pl0-iOjn1zoKn6vyqPp8BnRpsh2Llx51grDjaaZ4-EgkhXlN2wNBDMEHJUjL6r4JwrnZWe2hyhTe0AmfqLXuiv1RphFgvhVvRoC8UA70bCOQfCBl2qKaRDGzwObGVZ2TUDjuC5gKG91C1xgM5~ClgyR0TC1g43BajTkg0FYcjggOtSvCwGNy82S13d8FjEGkIJynsXmbW8yAnIRvVahw-cPuMaP1t3Cy9wk6UNo6Kfq0M3e8F~~KGuw9NXWZCPmGYRCpCWytQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Department told reporters Monday that its immediate priority is to increase humanitarian access and supplies to Gaza, but officials declined to provide technical details about what the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is distributing and how the foundation’s food packages are vetted.

State Department spokesperson Tammy said the department’s focus is “getting more, more food, more, access, more everything,” and that officials are pushing for additional mechanisms to deliver aid while trying to prevent supplies from being diverted to militants. She said the department has announced $30 million for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and deferred questions about whether additional funds the White House has mentioned would flow to GHF to the White House.

Why this matters: Reporters raised concerns about nutritional adequacy and the practical ability to prepare food in Gaza. The International Planning Committee’s famine review and other U.N. assessments cited needs for water, fuel and other logistics that affect whether distributed food can be used. The State Department emphasized the immediate goal of increasing access and deliveries while stopping the fighting that impedes humanitarian operations.

Most important facts
- The State Department confirmed it has announced $30 million tied to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation; the White House has separately said President Trump pledged $60 million, and the State Department deferred to the White House about any additional pledges or the full funding picture.
- Tammy said GHF’s mechanism has helped keep aid “out of the hands of Hamas,” and characterized the foundation as a current operational channel the U.S. has worked with; she also said more actors should join aid efforts.
- On distribution, the department did not provide details about the caloric content or cooking requirements of GHF food packages; Tammy said the State Department would seek and provide more details and pointed reporters to GHF for item-level information.
- Journalists pressed about trucks and access: the briefing acknowledged recent increases in truck deliveries (reporters referenced “over 100 trucks” on some days and higher counts during earlier windows), but State Department officials declined to give a single daily-truck target, saying the focus is safe, reliable access rather than a specific truck count.

What officials said and did not say
- The State Department reiterated that the United States is pressing for a ceasefire and more humanitarian access. Tammy repeatedly declined to provide technical confirmations about GHF’s food composition and said the department would follow up: “we'll get back to you.”
- On allegations that food packages would lead to mass starvation, the department said it would collect more information and deferred to GHF and other implementing partners for item-level specifics.

Context and unresolved questions
- Reporters cited assessments (including from U.N. bodies and the IPC) that have raised alarms about famine risk and about limitations on preparing distributed food because of shortages of water and fuel. The State Department confirmed ongoing efforts to increase aid and access but did not provide a technical vetting summary or endorse a particular independent assessment at the briefing.

What’s next
The White House said details of a new aid plan would be forthcoming; the State Department said it would provide more information when available and encouraged reporters to seek specific distribution details from GHF. The department indicated continued diplomatic work to expand corridors, airdrops and other mechanisms to increase deliveries.

Ending note: The department framed the operational challenge as twofold — increasing the volume of aid while creating safe, verifiable ways to get it to civilians — and repeatedly tied progress to reductions in violence that now limit access.","At a State Department briefing, the spokesperson said the priority is getting more food and access into Gaza, noted the department has announced $30 million for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and deferred technical questions about what GHF is distributing to GHF and the White House.","actionData","errors"]

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