President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to reaffirm the warm and historic partnership between the United States and Israel. The leaders discussed the shared security and other challenges in the Middle East region, including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies. The President underscored his commitment…
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President Biden Announces Additional Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve in key roles: Amanda Bennett, Nominee for Chief Executive Officer at the United States Agency for Global Media Jose Emilio Esteban, Nominee for Under Secretary for Food Safety at the Department of Agriculture Geeta Rao Gupta, Nominee for Ambassador…
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the Visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel
President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to the White House on August 26, 2021. Prime Minister Bennett’s visit will strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel, reflect the deep ties between our governments and our people, and underscore the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. The President and Prime…
On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
11:36 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: Looks like most folks are on. Kirby has a few words at the top, and then we’ll take as many questions as we can in the next few minutes. Thanks, everyone. MR. KIRBY: Hey, everybody. Just a quick overview on the latest in the Middle East. First, yesterday we saw more…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Official Working Visit with Prime Minister Bennett of the State of Israel
Via Teleconference (August 24, 2021) 4:05 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Today’s call is on background and attributable to “a senior administration official.” We’ll actually have two SAOs on the line. Again, the contents of this call are embargoed until tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th, at 5:00 p.m. For your awareness, our officials are [senior administration officials]. But…
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Diplomacy in the Middle East Region
As we approach the Holy Month of Ramadan this weekend, we welcome the proactive diplomacy underway with our friends and partners across the Middle East region. These efforts are central to President Biden’s agenda of forging a more secure and integrated Middle East region through a combination of deterrence against adversaries and diplomacy wherever possible…
Background Press Call By Senior Admin Officials On National Security Advisor Sullivan’s Upcoming Travel To The State Of Israel And The West Bank
Via Teleconference (December 20, 2021) 5:15 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thanks a lot. And, everyone, thank you for joining us today. Apologies for the delay. Again, this call is with a senior administration official. It is about senior administration official travel to Israel and the West Bank. Today’s briefing will be on background, attributable to a “senior administration…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Meeting with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today at the White House with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of Israel to reaffirm the historic partnership between the United States and Israel and consult on the full range of global and regional challenges facing the two countries. The President expressed appreciation for Israel’s condolences for yesterday’s attack in…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Trip to Israel and the West Bank
This week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel and the West Bank, joined by Deputy Assistant to the President and Middle East and North Africa Coordinator Brett McGurk and the State Department’s Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert. In Israel, Mr. Sullivan will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett…
President Biden Names Twenty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees
The President is announcing the nominations of four new federal judicial nominees, his intent to nominate a fifth federal judicial nominee, and three nominees for local courts in the District of Columbia—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. These choices also continue to fulfill the…
