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Bureaus and Offices Reporting Directly to the Secretary

United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority

Our Mission

The USSC coordinates with the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to enhance security cooperation; leads coalition efforts in advising the Palestinian Authority on security sector reform; and recommends opportunities for nations and international organizations to contribute to the development of a self-sustaining Palestinian security sector.

LTG Mark Schwartz

U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority

Lieutenant General Mark C. Schwartz

U.S. Department of State

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