Cabinet Room 12:40 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Welcome. Madam President and Mr. President, it’s great to see you both again. And our last summit, we committed to revitalizing the partnership between the EU and the United States. And over the last two years, we made good on that commitment, I think. And we stood together…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol HillWashington, D.C. 1:31 P.M. EST Q Madam Vice President, you have a meeting coming up this afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Yes, I do. Q What’s your message for Benny Gantz? THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, we’re going to discuss a number of things in terms of the priorities that, certainly, we…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:11 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Today, President Biden met with the families of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7th. The President has been personally engaged on this issue and has held…
Readout of President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu
Following a briefing with their national security team, President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel this morning to discuss ongoing U.S. support for Israel as Israel defends itself and protects its people. The leaders agreed to stay in regular contact in the face of an unprecedented and appalling assault…
President Biden Announces Jacob J. Lew as Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Jacob J. Lew to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel. Jacob J. Lew, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Israel Jacob J. Lew is managing partner of Lindsay Goldberg LLC and a visiting professor of…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The leaders discussed developments in Gaza. The President reiterated that Israel has every right and responsibility to defend its citizens from terrorism and underscored the need to do so in a manner consistent with international humanitarian law that prioritizes the protection of…
Neera Tanden Remarks to U.S. Department of Education’s Antisemitism Awareness Campaign Site Visit to Towson University
As Prepared for Delivery: Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for inviting me here today and hosting us under such challenging circumstances. I am so grateful to be here with my colleague and friend, Secretary Cardona. My name is Neera Tanden, and I am President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. In this role, I am so proud to lead…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this afternoon with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President welcomed the release of two additional hostages from Gaza earlier today, and reaffirmed his commitment to ongoing efforts to secure the release of all the remaining hostages taken by Hamas – including Americans – and to provide for safe passage for U.S. citizens…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meetings with Israeli Officials
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his War Cabinet, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, and member of the War Cabinet Benny Gantz today in Tel Aviv, Israel to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and our shared objective of defeating Hamas,…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Gaza
We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), fully endorse and will stand behind the comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, a significant and sustained increase in humanitarian assistance for distribution throughout Gaza, and an enduring end to the crisis,…
