Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel. She extended Passover greetings to him and the people of Israel. The Vice President noted that this Passover—a holiday when the history of persecution of Jews is recounted—is especially painful and resonant given the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, during which…
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Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Attacks Against Israel
Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel. President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House. His team is in constant communication with Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies. This attack is likely to unfold…
Background Press Call on President Biden’s Remarks on the Middle East
Via Teleconference 2:35 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And thanks so much for joining today’s call. Apologies we’re a few minutes late. As you saw from the invite, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official. And it is embargoed until the conclusion of the call. For your awareness, not for…
Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel
This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel. The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people…
Background Press Call on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Travel to Israel
Via Teleconference 4:40 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for joining the call to discuss National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s travel to Israel. As a reminder, this call will be on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and embargoed until the completion of the call. For your awareness, not for your reporting,…
Readout of U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group
Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan convened the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) to consult on a series of issues in the wake of Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack against Israel. The Israeli side was led by Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi. The discussion began in a small group…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
Via Teleconference 11:39 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Kirby, I think, has a few things to say at the top, and then we’ll go straight into questions. Thanks. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. I — I know what is on everybody’s mind, so just give me a couple of minutes…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with President Isaac Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today to President Isaac Herzog of Israel on her flight to Washington, D.C., from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where the Vice President had several conversations with Arab leaders on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Vice President reiterated the strong U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense and she and…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Gives Oval Office Address on the United States’ Response to Hamas’ Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine
Last night, President Biden addressed the nation on our response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s ongoing brutal war against Ukraine. As the President said: we are facing a global inflection point, and making sure Israel and Ukraine succeed is vital for our national security, as well as helping address the humanitarian needs…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Regarding Hamas Terrorist Attacks in Israel
5:20 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Great. Sorry. Apologies for the delay, everyone. Good evening. And thanks, everyone, for your patience and joining our call. Thanks for joining this call on Hamas’s terrorist attack in Israel. As a reminder, this call will be on background, attributable to a “senior administration official.” For your awareness, as you heard — not…
