On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, and all the members of the new Israeli cabinet. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Bennett to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations. Israel has no…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Tragedy in Israel
The United States stands with the people of Israel, and with Jewish communities the world over, in mourning the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron. I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu today to offer my profound condolences on behalf of the American people to our friends in Israel. The loss of life among worshipers practicing their…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator For Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room (January 17, 2024) 2:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, today, the Biden-Harris administ- –(the briefing room sound system experiences technical difficulties) — the levels. Is there a — should I start? Sou- — is — do I sound,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, February 23, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It is orange season — (laughter) — if you missed the memo yesterday. Okay. So, at the top, I want to say that our hearts go out to the family of Dylan Lyons, the…
Remarks by Vice President Harris and Crown Prince Salman of Bahrain Before Bilateral Meeting
The Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:05 P.M. EDT VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS: Good afternoon, everyone. Well, I am pleased to meet, in person, the Crown Prince and to welcome him to Washington. As he and I briefly spoke earlier, the Crown Prince and his family have a longstanding relationship with the United States…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Trip to Middle East
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, joined by White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk, will travel to Cairo, Egypt for official meetings tomorrow. The U.S. and Egyptian delegations will discuss support for Libyan elections and regional security, including in the Horn of Africa. Mr. Sullivan will affirm the importance of human rights…
President Biden Announces Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as leaders in his administration: Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as Republican members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding practice, to include bipartisan membership. Kali C.…
Readout of Jake Sullivan’s Bilateral Meeting with Israeli NSA Meir Ben-Shabbat
Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington with Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat to continue the close bilateral consultations between the two governments on a range of regional issues. The U.S. and Israeli officials discussed their serious concerns about advancements in Iran’s nuclear program in recent years. The United States updated Israel…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
The President spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President reaffirmed his strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. He condemned these indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel. The President updated the Prime Minister on high-level U.S. engagement with regional…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Ann Carlson, Nominee for the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Mike Sfraga, Nominee for Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Robin Dunnigan, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Georgia…
