President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President and Prime Minister discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The President and the Prime Minister reviewed the situation in Gaza and the shift to targeted operations that will enable the…
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Remarks by President Biden on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel
State Dining Room 2:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. You know, there are moments in this life — and I mean this literally — when the pure, unadulterated evil is unleashed on this world. The people of Israel lived through one such moment this weekend. The bloody hands of the terrorist organization Hamas — a group whose…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Iran’s Attack Against Israel
We, the Leaders of the G7, unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel. Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel. Israel, with the help of its partners, defeated the attack. We express our full solidarity and support to Israel and its people and reaffirm our commitment towards…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting | Tel Aviv, Israel
1:55 P.M. IDT PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, you are meeting with our united war cabinet — united and resolved to lead Israel to victory. This will be a different kind of war because Hamas is a different kind of enemy. While Israel seeks to minimize civilian casualties, Hamas seeks to maximize civilian casualties. Hamas wants…
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The two leaders discussed the situation in Gaza. President Biden emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable. He made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Mountain View, CA
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Mountain View, California 6:40 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. I have nothing. Q This is kind of late, isn’t it? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: The gaggle or — Q Yeah, yeah. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: We just got on — didn’t we just get on the plane? Q But it’s almost seven o’clock. Q …
Statement from President Joe Biden Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel
This morning, I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the horrific and ongoing attacks in Israel. The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Call with President Herzog of Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke today with President Isaac Herzog of Israel. She extended Passover greetings to him and the people of Israel. The Vice President noted that this Passover—a holiday when the history of persecution of Jews is recounted—is especially painful and resonant given the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, during which…
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Attacks Against Israel
Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel. President Biden is being regularly updated on the situation by his national security team and will meet with them this afternoon at the White House. His team is in constant communication with Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies. This attack is likely to unfold…
Background Press Call on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Travel to Israel
Via Teleconference 4:40 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks so much for joining the call to discuss National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s travel to Israel. As a reminder, this call will be on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and embargoed until the completion of the call. For your awareness, not for your reporting,…
