Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant today at the White House. They discussed the ongoing efforts to finalize a ceasefire deal together with the release of hostages. Minister Gallant once again confirmed the support of the Israeli government for the deal as outlined by President Biden and endorsed by…

Remarks by President Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at Roundtable with Jewish Community Leaders

Indian Treaty RoomEisenhower Executive Office Building 4:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Please, everybody, sit down. THE SECOND GENTLEMAN:  Thank you.  Please be seated.  Good afternoon.  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you so much for joining us today.  I want to start by just saying the Vice President and I are outraged at these horrific terrorist attacks…

Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran Sanctions

Less than a week ago, Iran launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks the world has ever seen against Israel. Together with our allies and partners, the United States defended Israel. We helped defeat this attack. And today, we are holding Iran accountable—imposing new sanctions and export controls on Iran. The sanctions target leaders and…

Statement from National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Steps Announced by Israel to Increase Aid Flow to Gaza

We welcome the steps announced by the Israeli government tonight at the President’s request following his call with Prime Minister Netanyahu. These steps, including a commitment to open the Ashdod port for the direct delivery of assistance into Gaza, to open the Erez crossing for a new route for assistance to reach north Gaza, and to significantly…

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The leaders discussed Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to include its objectives and phasing. The President emphasized the critical need to protect the civilian population including those supporting the humanitarian aid operation, and the importance of allowing civilians to move safely away…

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