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US told Israel 'take the win' rather than retaliate against Iran
Senior administration official says Biden told Netanyahu the US would not participate in any offensive action against Iran following last night's attack.
Senior administration official says Biden told Netanyahu the US would not participate in any offensive action against Iran following last night's attack.
White House spokesperson John Kirby called Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's assertion that President Joe Biden prefers "the line of" Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "offensive."
White House spokesperson John Kirby says US will share with Israeli officials alternatives for eliminating Hamas in Gaza without a ground offensive in Rafah.
US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.
White House National Security Communications Advisor rejects assertions that Biden is calling for new elections in Israel: We are going to keep supporting Israel in their fight against Hamas.
White House National Security Council Spokesperson asked about Israel's post-war plans: We have very consistent positions, we still hold to them.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.
White House National Security Communications Adviser responds to UN relief chief who stated that “Hamas is not a terrorist group for us”.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby clarified that the weapon was not operational and could not be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction on Earth.
White House spokesperson John Kirby on sanctions against Israeli "settlers": A signal to the world that Biden takes settler violence seriously.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby comments on tensions between Netanyahu and Biden: They don't always agree on everything but they have the kind of relationship where they can be frank and honest.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says Biden understands “the need for some flexibility" when it comes to the format of an independent Palestinian state.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: The President discussed his vision for a two-state solution.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says efforts are underway to achieve a new hostage release deal.
White House spokesperson John Kirby: Genocide is not a word that ought to be thrown around lightly.
National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.
White House says Biden did not learn that his Defense Secretary had prostate cancer until the news of the diagnosis was disclosed to the public.
White House National Security Council spokesman defends the work of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".
National Security Council spokesperson makes clear the US isn't looking for a wider conflict, but will continue to act in self-defense.
White House spokesperson says Israel assured the US it plans to transition to "lower-intensity" fighting in Gaza.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby highlights some of the steps the IDF has taken to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza.
White House National Security Council spokesman says Israel is listening to Washington's calls to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.
John Kirby told ABC News that the US is working on restoring the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.
John Kirby says the US hopes to extend ceasefire into into 'an eighth, ninth, and tenth day, and beyond.'
White House official John Kirby speaks to US Jewish community leaders, says Hamas still poses a real threat to Israel.
White House says Russian mercenary group plans to provide an air defense system to Hezbollah or to the regime in Tehran.
WH National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby rejects accusations Israel committing genocide, calls for PA to rule Gaza.
Biden Administration for the first time supports Israeli narrative that Hamas uses hospitals in Gaza for military purposes.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby defends Israel's right to defend itself, reiterates US support for Israel.
White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.
White House spokesman: Comparing airport riot in Dagestan to "pogroms" from previous periods in history is an apt description.
White House spokesman John Kirby says US supports a pause in operations in Gaza in order for humanitarian aid to enter.
Watch: White House spokesperson John Kirby fires back at reported when asked whether he thought Biden's comments on Gaza deaths are "harsh".
White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.
US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby tears up during CNN interview as interviewer brings up Hamas attack on Israel.
US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says compromises will be required to reach Israeli-Saudi normalization deal.
"No meetings to speak to at this point", says White House official John Kirby when asked about reported meeting next week.
National Security spokesperson John Kirby says release of $6 billion to Iran as part of prisoner swap deal will be tightly controlled.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: We still anticipate Biden-Netanyahu meeting and it will be somewhere in the US.
US National Security Council spokesman gives interview to Israeli TV on state of US-Israel relations following meeting with Pres. Herzog.
US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.
White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.
US on reports that Israel will approve 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria: We don’t want to see steps that only increase tensions.
White House National Security Council spokesman says Iran continues to provide Russia with attack drones.
White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.
White House stresses need to "avoid further escalation" after clashes between police and worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu have been friends for decades
National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.
White House National Security Council Coordinator says "our support for Israel’s security will remain ironclad."
White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addresses President Herzog;s efforts to mediate a compromise on the judicial reforms.
White House won't confirm report that the Department of Energy has determined a lab leak was the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compared US approach to Russia with the Nazis’ effort to eradicate the Jewish people.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.
White House Press Secretary says there is concern Russia is advising Iran on suppressing protests.
National Security Council spokesman confirms Iran sent personnel to assist Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.
White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.
White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.