National Security Advisor to the Vice President Dr. Phil Gordon visited Israel June 23-25 to deliver remarks at the Herzliya Conference and to consult with Israeli officials on Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas. Dr. Gordon met with President Isaac Herzog, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and Chairman of the National Unity…
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route Tel Aviv, Israel
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Tel Aviv, Israel 8:06 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. Hi, everyone. As you know, we’re on our way to Tel Aviv. I just have a couple things at the top before I turn it over to my colleague. So, the President felt strongly it was important to continue to stand…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the House’s National Security Supplemental
I strongly support this package to get critical support to Israel and Ukraine, provide desperately needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, and bolster security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Israel is facing unprecedented attacks from Iran, and Ukraine is facing continued bombardment from Russia that has intensified dramatically in the last month. The House…
Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel and Jordan
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Israel on Wednesday, October 18, to demonstrate his steadfast support for Israel in the face of Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack and to consult on next steps. President Biden will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
10:08 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining. Sorry we’re running a little bit late. Kirby was giving us a history lesson. He has a few things here at the top, and then we’ll get through as many questions as we can. MR. KIRBY: Good morning, everybody. Thank you. So just two things at…
ICYMI: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas
Washington Post: Joe Biden: The U.S. won’t back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas[President Joe Biden, 11/18/23] Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction of our future for generations to come. What will our…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
1:35 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I just want to take a moment to address the horrifying reports that continue to come out of Israel. I know many of us in the room and at home are moms and dads. And regardless, we’re all humans. We’ve heard stories…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
This afternoon, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel. President Biden updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on U.S. military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict. President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu U.S. coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
1:46 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Happy Tuesday. A couple things at the top before we go to our guest. So, I wanted to recognize tomorrow is Olivia Dalton’s last day at the White House. Q Nooo — MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Nooo — Olivia started working for…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
2:02 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Just have a couple things at the top before we get going. President Biden — today, he called Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland to recognize his years of service as a leader of Ireland and of the good relationship they have developed. Having recently celebrated…
