Cross Hall 4:22 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good afternoon. Let me start by welcoming His Majesty, the King of Jordan. He’s been a good friend. Abdullah, welcome back to the White House, man. Welcome back. And, by the way, Barack is looking at you in the corner over there. And along with Qree- — Queen…
Search Results
Search results for: “Israel”
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:10 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have just a couple things at the top, and then we’ll — we’ll get going. So, tomorrow, as you all know, the President is going to be traveling to Baltimore, where he will receive…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Israel’s 75th Independence Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend our best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate 75 years of statehood. When David Ben-Gurion declared Israel’s independence in 1948, he announced the birth of a state “based on freedom, justice and peace.” Just 11 minutes later, President Truman announced that…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Isaac Herzog of Israel
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House. The two discussed the special significance of Herzog’s July 19 address to a Joint Meeting of Congress to commemorate Israel’s 75th anniversary, 35 years after an address by his father President Chaim Herzog, reflective of the enduring nature of our…
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…
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…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Milwaukee, WI
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Milwaukee, Wisconsin 10:56 A.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Q Hello. Q Hello, hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. So, as you all know, we’re en rou- — en route to Racine, Wisconsin, to showcase a community that underscores the President’s Invest in America agenda. Today, President Biden will announce a $3.3…
Readout of National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon’s Meeting with Families of Hostages Held in Gaza
As part of his travel to Israel and the West Bank, National Security Advisor to the Vice President Dr. Phil Gordon met in Israel on December 6 with families of Israeli hostages currently held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Dr. Gordon heard about the agonizing ordeal of the hostages and their families, and expressed the…
Letter Regarding Critical National Security Funding Needs for FY 2024
The Honorable Patrick McHenrySpeaker Pro Tempore of the House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Pro Tempore: Over the coming weeks, the Administration looks forward to continued engagement with members of both parties to reach a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement to fund the Government and invest in critical national priorities. As part of that process, the…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:15 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Happy Monday, everyone. Q Hello. Q Happy Monday. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. I just have two things at the top before I turn it over to our National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan. So, I wo- — I would like to share some encouraging…
