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…
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today in New York with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. The President wished the Prime Minister and the people of Israel a happy new year during the Jewish high holidays. President Biden reaffirmed the unbreakable…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 3:54 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Well, it is my great honor and joy to welcome President Herzog to my office; to Washington, D.C.; to the U.S. It is so good to see you again in person. The last time you and I were together — physically together — was in…
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
South Lawn 12:52 P.M. EDT Q Your reaction to the earthquake, sir — the New York City earthquake? Can you talk about it briefly? Your reaction, sir, to the New York — THE PRESIDENT: With regard — with re- — Q Did you threaten to stop military — THE PRESIDENT: With regard — Q —…
Remarks by President Biden on the United States’ Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine
8:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, my fellow Americans. We’re facing an inflection point in history — one of those moments where the decisions we make today are going to determine the future for decades to come. That’s what I’d like to talk with you about tonight. You know, earlier this morning, I returned from Israel. …
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel in Munich Germany. The Vice President reiterated her steadfast support for Israel and its right to defend itself in the face of threats from Hamas, and she again condemned Hamas as a barbaric terrorist organization that perpetrated a horrific massacre on October 7. The Vice…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris today spoke to President Isaac Herzog of Israel. The Vice President reiterated our steadfast support for Israel and its right to defend itself in the face of threats from Hamas, and she again condemned Hamas as a barbaric terrorist organization that perpetrated a horrific massacre on October 7 and engaged in…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Isaac Herzog of Israel. The Vice President reaffirmed our ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and emphasized her determination to continue to strengthen the bonds between our countries. The leaders reiterated their commitment to the common values, including support for strong democracies and democratic institutions, that have been the…
Remarks by President Biden at a Campaign Reception
Salamander Washington D.C.Washington, D.C. 11:54 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Rosy, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please. (Applause.) Please. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please. Thank you all so very much. Many of you have been my personal friends and political friends for a long time. I know I don’t look it, but…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss a broad range of global and regional issues of mutual concern. The President underscored his iron-clad, unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and condemned recent acts of terror against Israeli citizens. The two consulted on our close coordination to counter Iran, including…
