Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials and Senior Military Official on Developments in the Middle East

Via Teleconference 8:15 P.M. EST MODERATOR:  Hello, everyone.  Thanks so much for joining us tonight for the call.  As a reminder, this call is on background. Joining us tonight we have [senior administration official], who will be referred to as a senior administration official, as well as [senior military official], who will be referred to as a…

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Israeli Officials

Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer at the White House today to discuss a broad range of global and regional issues of mutual concern.  Following up on the March U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group, they continued discussions on…

Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi

Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan spoke with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi on June 23. Sullivan extended sincere condolences to the Israeli people for the June 20 terrorist attack by Hamas that killed four Israeli civilians in the West Bank. He underscored the Administration’s unwavering support for Israel’s security,…

Remarks by President Biden and President Herzog of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting

Oval Office 12:53 P.M. EDT  PRESIDENT BIDEN:  I warned the Israeli press about how you guys come in with your boom mics, so they — they’re all ready for you. PRESIDENT HERZOG:  They’re not any easier, Mr. President, in Israel either.  PRESIDENT BIDEN:  (Laughs.)  Anyway, Mr. President, welcome.  It’s great to have you here in the Oval Office. …

On-the-Record Regional Press Call by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the National Security Supplemental

Via Teleconference 1:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR:  Good morning, or good afternoon — wherever in the country you are.  Thank you for joining today’s White House regional press call on the urgent need for Congress to pass the National Security Supplemental. Today you will be hearing from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. Following remarks,…

Joint Statement on Meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group

Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan together with Secretary of State Antony Blinken convened the Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) with Israeli counterparts today by secure video conference.  The Israeli side was chaired by National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minster for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.  Both sides were represented by experts…

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

12:58 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Q Good afternoon.  MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  Okay.  I have one thing at the top, and then we’ll get into Q&A.   I’ll start by sharing some more information on the President’s — on the President’s event earlier today with Senator Bernie Sanders.  Twenty-seven million Americans have asthma, including 4…

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

Via Teleconference 11:57 A.M. EST MODERATOR:  Hello, everyone.  Thanks so much for joining today’s on-the-record news of day gaggle with White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby.  This call is on the record, and there’s no embargo.  I’ll turn it over to Kirby now to kick us off, and then we’ll take your questions. MR. KIRBY:  Thanks,…

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House.  The two discussed the enduring strength of the U.S.-Israel partnership, ways to further deepen cooperation between the two countries, and the United States’ unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security. They consulted on a wide range of global and regional issues of mutual…

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