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Remarks by President Biden Announcing Cessation of Hostilities Between Israel and Hezbollah
Rose Garden 3:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Today, I have some good news to report from the Middle East. I just spoke with the prime minister of Israel and Lebanon, and I’m pleased to announce that their governments have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. …
Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan in Press Conference | Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel 5:23 P.M. IST MR. SULLIVAN: Good afternoon, everyone. I want to start by taking a moment to reflect on the last year and take stock of where we are. This is my seventh time visiting Israel as National Security Advisor. I was here on October 18th of last year when I joined…
Remarks by President Biden and President Isaac Herzog of the State of Israel Before a Meeting
Oval Office 11:55 A.M. EST Q President Biden, do you think we can get a hostage deal by the end of your term? PRESIDENT BIDEN: Do you think you can keep from getting hit in the head by a — a camera behind you? All right. Well, thank you all. Well, Mr. President, welcome back…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack Against Israel
Josephine Butler Parks CenterWashington, D.C. 4:42 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: So, today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless and brazen attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally. I am clear-eyed: Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today’s attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact.…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. Vice President Harris joined the call. The President affirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. He condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st. On Lebanon, the President emphasized the need for a diplomatic arrangement to safely return both Lebanese and…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel to thank him for his partnership and friendship, their twelfth conversation since she took office. The Vice President reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the security of Israel. The Vice President and President Herzog discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal that has been reached…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The President reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military…
Letter to Congressional Leadership Providing an Update on Developments in the Middle East and the U.S. Government’s Response
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) (Dear Minority Leader Jeffries:) (Dear Majority Leader Schumer:)(Dear Minority Leader McConnell:) I write to apprise you of developments in Israel and the United States Government’s response to them. On October 1, 2024, Iran launched over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. Consistent with our longstanding commitment to Israel’s security and our public…
Readout of President Biden’s Call with President Herzog of Israel
This morning President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the solemn occasion of the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas October 7 terrorist attacks. President Biden expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Israel and to the families of the 1,200 innocent people – including 46 Americans – massacred by the terrorist group Hamas on a day…