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Jake Sullivan:

'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voiced cautious optimism about a deal for the return of the hostages: 'Can we get it done before the 20th? It is possible, but I certainly can't make any predictions.'

'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

Report:

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Sullivan:

'Netanyahu is ready to do a deal'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds a press availability in Tel Aviv concluding a visit to Israel and declares: "When I go to Doha and Cairo, my goal will be to put us in a position to close a deal this month"

'Netanyahu is ready to do a deal'

Netanyahu to Sullivan:

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed regional developments, especially the reality-changing events in Syria.

'Israel will do its utmost to defend itself against all threats'

In meeting with Jake Sullivan:

Hostages' families stress need for coordination with Trump’s team

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who reaffirms the administration’s steadfast commitment to working with Trump and his team to secure the safe release of all hostages.

Hostages' families stress need for coordination with Trump’s team

US National Security Adviser:

'We have no intention of intervening militarily in Syria'

As Syrian rebels take over Damascus, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stresses the United States has no intention of intervening militarily in Syria’s civil war, but will continue taking necessary actions to prevent ISIS from capitalizing on the instability.

'We have no intention of intervening militarily in Syria'

US National Security Adviser:

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

US National Security Adviser tells PBS there is no agreement yet on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but expresses optimism that a deal could be worked out.

'No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress'

Jake Sullivan:

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

Hostage families to Jake Sullivan:

'Work with Trump and his team to finalize hostage deal'

Families of American hostages meet US National Security Adviser, express gratitude for the administration’s support and urge the administration to work with Trump and his transition team to commit all available time and resources to finalize a deal.

'Work with Trump and his team to finalize hostage deal'

Jake Sullivan:

'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed efforts to reach a deal between Israel and Hamas and stated that Hamas 'communicating to the mediators is no, we will not do a ceasefire and hostage deal at this time.'

'Israel not delaying deal - Hamas is'

Jake Sullivan:

We'll work with Israel to ensure there are consequences for Iran

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Iranian attack was 'significant escalation,' says decisions regarding consequences for Iran to be made jointly with Israel.

We'll work with Israel to ensure there are consequences for Iran

Father of hostage:

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

After recovery of bodies

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds virtual meeting with families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, stresses Biden administration's "deep commitment to bring the families’ loved ones home as soon as possible".

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families

US National Security Adviser:

'We're working feverishly on a hostage release deal'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the US is concerned about the Middle East conflict escalating to a broader war.

'We're working feverishly on a hostage release deal'

US National Security Adviser:

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the Biden administration expects Netanyahu's Congress speech to focus on how the US and Israel are working together.

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015'

White House meeting:

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

US officials Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken, and Israeli officials Ron Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi meet to discuss war in Gaza, efforts to secure diplomatic solution to Hezbollah conflict, allow Israelis and Lebanese to return home safely.

Commitment to Israel's security, preventing nuclear Iran

Gallant after visit to US:

'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said that during his meeting with the US National Security Advisor 'the obstacles were removed, to advance the issues at hand, including the issue of the equipment and munitions.'

'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

US officials:

Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday

Senior US administration officials say Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer will meet with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House.

Sullivan will meet Israeli officials on Thursday

US national security adviser:

'Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tells reporters that mediators for Qatar and Egypt plan to engage Hamas soon to see if there is a way to push ahead Biden's ceasefire proposal.

'Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire'

US National Security Adviser:

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden is of the opinion that Hamas cannot remain in power in Gaza following the war.

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

Netanyahu's Congress address:

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

"I don't have anything to announce today," says national security adviser Jake Sullivan when asked whether the President will meet Netanyahu while he is in Washington next month.

White House won't say if Biden will meet Netanyahu

White House:

'We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden supports a two-state solution, but believes it should be brought about through direct negotiations.

'We oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state'

Defense Min. to Jake Sullivan:

This is what Israel is doing to help Gazan civilians

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, offering briefings on the war in Gaza and detailing the humanitarian plans undertaken for the benefit of Gazan civilians.

This is what Israel is doing to help Gazan civilians

Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts

White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”

Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts

US national security adviser:

'We don't view killings of Gazans by Israel as genocide'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan to reporters: We still believe it would be a mistake to launch a major military operation into the heart of Rafah.

'We don't view killings of Gazans by Israel as genocide'

In phone conversation:

Sullivan, Israeli counterpart discuss alternatives to Rafah

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks with Israeli counterpart Tzachi Hanegbi, expresses condolences on behalf of President Biden and the American people on Israel’s Memorial Day.

Sullivan, Israeli counterpart discuss alternatives to Rafah

House Democrats:

'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'

26 Democratic members of Congress urge White House to deliver security aid to Israel, after the Biden administration cancelled a shipment over Rafah operation.

'We cannot undermine our ally Israel'

US national security adviser:

'Saudi defense pact not possible without Israel deal'

National security adviser Jake Sullivan says defense agreement with Saudi Arabia goes hand-in-hand with the kingdom and Israel normalizing ties: You can’t disentangle one piece from the others.

'Saudi defense pact not possible without Israel deal'

Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan

US President meets young US citizen who was kidnapped on October 7 and spent her fourth birthday in captivity in Gaza.

Biden meets 4-year-old freed hostage Abigail Idan

After Iranian attack

US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program and expects its allies to follow suit.

US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran

Report:

US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan

Jake Sullivan, Antony Blinken reject, harshly criticize Israeli proposals for Rafah operation in 2-hour phone call with Israeli officials, demand 'day-after' plan to maintain US support.

US lambasts Israel's Rafah evacuation plan

In push for mega deal:

Biden adviser to visit Saudi Arabia, meet MBS

Report: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia, meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about a potential mega-deal that would include Saudi normalization with Israel.

Biden adviser to visit Saudi Arabia, meet MBS

'Constructive engagement'

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Monday’s meeting was initially supposed to take place in person last week, but Netanyahu cancelled it after the US did not veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages.

US and Israeli officials discuss Rafah operation

Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Defense Minister and US National Security Advisor hold private conference for about 90 minutes about the efforts to release the hostages and defeat Hamas.

Gallant meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Gallant:

'We have no right to stop the war'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated before his meetings with American officials that Israel must, and would, destroy Hamas.

'We have no right to stop the war'

US confirms Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says America 'helping to ensure' Hamas leaders hiding in tunnels face justice for October 7.

US confirms Hamas number 3 Marwan Issa eliminated

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

National Security Adviser asked about Biden's comments that a Rafah operation would be a red line: The President didn't make any declarations or pronouncements.

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

House Intel Chair warn:s

Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence chairman Mike Turner calls on Pres. Biden to declassify info on national security threat 'so that Congress, the Administration, and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat.'

Congress aware of ‘serious national security threat'

US national security adviser:

'We will take further action in Iraq and Syria'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the US strikes over the weekend were "the beginning of our response" to drone attack which killed three US service members.

'We will take further action in Iraq and Syria'

Amid negotiations on deal

Hostages' families meet US National Security Advisor

Family members of eight hostages with US citizenship meet Jake Sullivan in Washington: Every day that the hostages remain in Gaza, they are at risk.

Hostages' families meet US National Security Advisor

US National Security Adviser:

'Peace for Israel possible in near term'

At World Economic Forum, US National Security Adviser: Jake Sullivan claims peace with normalization and security for Israel and a Palestinian state in immediate aftermath of war 'not impractical.'

'Peace for Israel possible in near term'

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer in Washington.

Dermer, US national security adviser discuss 'day after war'

Israeli Pres. meets Jake Sullivan to discuss hostages' release

Israel's Pres. Herzog, US adviser Jake Sullivan, meet in Tel Aviv to discuss return of hostages, Houthis' attacks in Red Sea.

Israeli Pres. meets Jake Sullivan to discuss hostages' release

Jake Sullivan: Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas

Watch live: Jake Sullivan, US security adviser, holds press conference in Tel Aviv.

Jake Sullivan: Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas

Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

In meeting at Mossad headquarters, chief David Barnea tells US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan of challenges in returning hostages.

Mossad chief lights Hanukkah candles with Jake Sullivan

Gallant to US NSA:

'Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

Defense Minister meets US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as war in Gaza, attacks from Lebanon continue.

'Dismantling Hamas will take more than a few months'

US national security adviser to visit Israel

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan expected to meet senior government officials and discuss humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip.

US national security adviser to visit Israel

US national security adviser:

'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan: The Houthis are the ones with their finger on the trigger but Iran is responsible.

'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'

US national security adviser:

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: We continue to do everything possible to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

The meeting's goal was reportedly to update Gantz on the components of the normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

Sources:

Top Biden aides interviewed in classified documents probe

Special counsel investigating Biden’s classified documents has interviewed members of the upper levels of the White House and the cabinet.

Top Biden aides interviewed in classified documents probe

White House confirms:

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in New York next week

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms Biden will meet Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly.

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in New York next week

US official:

'Still much work to do on Israeli-Saudi normalization'

White House national security adviser says many elements of normalization are on the table but there is still much work to do.

'Still much work to do on Israeli-Saudi normalization'

US National Security Adviser:

'Israeli-Saudi normalization not imminent'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Blinken's calls with Netanyahu and PA chairman Abbas do not indicate Saudi deal is near.

'Israeli-Saudi normalization not imminent'

US to Israel:

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Biden administration told Israeli government it would have to make significant concessions as part of any deal with Saudi Arabia.

'Deal with Saudis must include concessions to PA'

Report:

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US officials confirmed that David Barnea met with Jake Sullivan and other officials to discuss normalization and other regional issues.

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

The announcement comes after Turkey agreed to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join NATO.

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

US to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms US will send cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.

US to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions

Amid concerns over Iran:

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials

Jake Sullivan hosts Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister Ron Dermer, discusses enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials