President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his War Cabinet today in Israel for a comprehensive discussion of Israel’s strategy in response to Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack. The President reiterated his steadfast support for Israel and reaffirmed U.S. determination to provide the Israeli government with what it needs to protect its citizens. The…
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Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Member of Israeli War Cabinet Gantz
Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz at the White House. The Vice President again condemned the brutal October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas and the taking of hostages, including American citizens. She reiterated U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself in the face of ongoing Hamas terrorist threats, and…
FACT SHEET: White House Calls on Congress to Advance Critical National Security Priorities
Today, the President is requesting supplemental funding from Congress that advances our national security and supports our allies and partners. Since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, President Biden has surged security, intelligence, and diplomatic support to the people of Israel. This supplemental request will continue to provide the necessary security assistance to Israel, support…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Israel and Gaza
Via Teleconference (November 3, 2023) 5:12 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thank you all for joining us on short notice this evening. We found some time with a senior official and thought we would seize on the opportunity to hopefully give you all a little more context on the week and our work here thus far. This…
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…
Remarks by Vice President Harris After Air Force Two Arrival | North Charleston, South Carolina
Joint Base CharlestonNorth Charleston, South Carolina THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. Well, it’s good to be back in Charleston, but I want to just, first of all, say a few words about what’s happening in Israel right now. And needless to say, I’m completely outraged by what has taken place. We are looking at extreme acts…
Background Press Call on Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Ahead of the State of the Union
National Security Council Via Teleconference 11:11 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining today’s call to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza ahead of the State of the Union. As a reminder, this call is on background, attributable to senior administration officials, and it is embargoed until noon Eastern today. For your awareness, not for…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Bletchley, United Kingdom
Bletchley ParkBletchley, United Kingdom THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, first, I will say that I’m very grateful for the partnership and the friendship of Prime Minister Sunak and the UK to the United States. This has been a very productive couple of days. And he has shown great leadership in bringing us all together. It has…
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Travel of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Israel
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel on Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15 to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, his War Cabinet, and President Herzog to discuss the latest developments in Israel and Gaza. ###
Remarks by President Biden at Community Engagement to Meet with Israelis Impacted or Involved in the Response to the October 7th Terrorist Attacks | Tel Aviv, Israel
3:57 P.M. IDT THE PRESIDENT: Folks, there is an Irish poet named William Butler Yeats, and he wrote a line — he said: Too long a suffering makes a stone of the heart. Too long a suffering makes a stone of the heart. The thing that I found at just this real quick meeting with all of…
