Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 6:20 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Okay. So, I just had a frank and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend…
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Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting | Tel Aviv, Israel
11:40 A.M. IDT PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, Joe, I want to thank you for coming here today and for the unequivocal support you have given Israel during these trying times, a support that reflects the overwhelming will of the American people. I’ve seen your support every day in the depth and breadth of cooperation…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meetings in Saudi Arabia and Israel
Today in Jerusalem, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and convened a modified U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) meeting to discuss the war in Gaza, including ongoing diplomacy to secure the release of all the…
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 Vice President Harris on the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
Dubai, United Arab Emirates THE VICE PRESIDENT: Today, I had productive meetings with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Egypt. And I spoke to the Amir of Qatar to discuss developments in Gaza and to accelerate planning for the day after the fighting. I will get to those conversations in a moment. …
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 …
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meetings in Israel
Today in Israel, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Israeli Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, Chief of Defense Herzi Halevi, and War Cabinet members Benny Gantz and Gadi Eizenkot to discuss the situation in Gaza and the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. In his discussions with Minister Gallant…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Visits Israel Following Hamas Terrorist Attacks
Today, President Biden traveled to Israel to stand in solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas that killed more than 1,300 innocent civilians, including at least 31 U.S. citizens. As the President made clear during the trip, Israel is not alone – and with U.S. support it will…
Background Press Call on President Biden’s Remarks on the Middle East
Via Teleconference 2:35 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. And thanks so much for joining today’s call. Apologies we’re a few minutes late. As you saw from the invite, this call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official. And it is embargoed until the conclusion of the call. For your awareness, not for…
