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'The United States is fully supportive of Israel'
US Vice President Kamala Harris after Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel: My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.
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Biden:
'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'
US President calls for a "ceasefore now" in response to question about reports Israel will soon launch a ground operation in southern Lebanon.
Biden:
'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'
US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.
Call to Americans in Israel
It's critically important to vote
Eve Harow, calls on all US citizens in Israel to vote in elections |On the IDF attacks, she adds: 'It's like God is hand-in-hand with the Israeli Army.'
Biden:
'It's time for a ceasefire'
US President calls for ceasefire in Lebanon when asked by reporters if an Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon was inevitable.
Biden:
Nasrallah's death 'a measure of justice for his many victims'
US President Joe Biden responds to Israel's elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, says his death is 'a measure of justice' for 'thousands of civilians.'
Biden responds:
Nasrallah's death from Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice
US President Joe Biden: "The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups"
Biden:
'We had no knowledge or participation in strikes in Beirut'
US President asked about Israel’s strike on Hezbollah’s command center in Beirut: We had no knowledge or participation, we're still gathering information.
Macron:
'US should pressure Netanyahu to accept ceasefire'
French President warns: Israel cannot invade Lebanon today. It would be a huge mistake.
'The situation is intolerable'
Biden and Macron call for ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
US President and French President release statement calling for 21-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel: It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement, but diplomacy cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.
US Senators:
'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'
Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'
Lebanese Foreign Minister:
'Biden's comments were not promising'
Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.
Biden in last UN speech:
'Now is the time to sign ceasefire, end this war'
Outgoing President delivers farewell address to global body as Gaza conflict continues and Lebanon conflict heats up.
FBI:
Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump
FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.
'Cordial conversation'
Biden and Trump speak after latest assassination attempt
White House official says Biden spoke with Trump, and conveyed his relief that Trump is safe following the latest assassination attempt on him.
Biden:
'There is no place for political violence or for any violence'
US President comments on second assassination attempt against Trump: I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.
Biden:
'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'
President Biden condemns Israel for the accidental killing of US Aysenur Eygi during a violent Arab riot. Calls out 'violent extremist Israeli settlers.'
Biden:
'Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident'
US President asked about the death of 26-year-old US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during a protest near Shechem this past Friday. The IDF said it is highly likely she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire.
Nikki Haley:
'Harris and Biden need to treat Hamas as a terror organization'
Following the murder of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, former US Ambassador to the UN urges Biden and Harris to treat Hamas like a terrorist organization instead of pressuring Israel to agree to a hostage release deal.
President Biden:
'I spoke to the American hostage'
The US President appeared to claim that he had personally spoken with Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
Netanyahu responds to Biden:
Asking for Israeli concessions tells Hamas 'kill more hostages'
PM Netanyahu pushes back at criticism he has not done enough to secure a hostage deal, says demanding Israeli concessions right after Hamas murdered 6 hostages sends the wrong message.
Biden says again:
'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for murder of 6 hostages'
US President meets American hostage negotiating team following murder of 6 hostages, including US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reaffirms 'importance of holding Hamas leaders accountable,' White House says.
Report:
US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal
The Washington Post reports that Biden's efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement have taken on renewed urgency, but senior administration official says the US has been engaging with Egypt and Qatar to outline a final "take it or leave it" deal.
Trump:
'Hostages were murdered due to lack of American leadership'
Former US President accuses Biden and Harris of being responsible for the deaths of six hostages in captivity: Make no mistake - This happened because Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden are poor Leaders.
Biden:
'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'
US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.
Biden:
'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'
US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.
Trump:
'Biden and Harris partially to blame for assassination attempt'
Former US President says in interview with Dr. Phil that current President and Vice President made it difficult for the Secret Service to protect him.
Report finds:
Biden ignored internal opposition, pushed failed Gaza pier
A USAID Inspector General report stated that President Biden pushed for the US-run pier to deliver aid to Gazans despite concerns that it would draw away from pressure on Israel to open land crossings.
Trump in new video:
'Evil only respects one thing - unyielding strength'
Former US President publishes video which blames the Biden administration for the deaths of 31 Americans during Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and says that Trump kept the US out of wars through strength during his time in office.
House Speaker:
'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'
US House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to send weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on Iran in wake of Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah.
Coup D’etat
Who forced President Biden out of the race? Op-ed.
Philadelphi Corridor
Report: Netanyahu willing to withdraw one position
Axios reports that Biden urged Netanyahu to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border. Netanyahu agreed to reposition one IDF unit by "a few hundred meters".
Biden to Netanyahu:
Important to bring ceasefire and hostage release deal to closure
White House in readout of phone call between Biden and Netanyahu: They discussed active and ongoing US efforts to support Israel’s defense against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups.
Report:
Biden to pressure Netanyahu to bend on hostage deal demands
US President Joe Biden is expected to speak to Prime Minister Netanyahu and pressure him to show more flexibility on the issue of the Philadelphi Corridor.
Biden's DNC speech exposed his real feelings about Israel
Lies, half-truths, and omissions that corrupted the truth. Opinion.
Report:
New US nuclear strategy focuses on Chinese threat
New York Times reports that Biden quietly approved a highly classified strategic nuclear plan for the US focusing more closely on China's rapid nuclear expansion.
Democratic National Convention
Biden: Deliver a ceasefire and end this war
US President speaks on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, attacks Trump: 'He says we’re losing. He's the loser! He’s dead wrong!'
Biden:
'Gaza ceasefire is still possible, we're not giving up'
After Hamas officially rejects the proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, US President says talks are still underway and a deal is still possible.
Biden:
'No one in the region should undermine efforts to reach a deal'
US President says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is in sight, warns that "no one in the region should take actions to undermine this process".
Biden on hostage deal:
'We’re closer than we have ever been before'
US President says "we may have something" when it comes to a hostage release deal, but "we’re not there yet".
Biden expects Iran not to attack if a ceasefire is reached
US President says he expects Iran to back down from its threats to attack Israel if the summit aimed at securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas this week is successful.
FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign
FBI confirms it is investigating the alleged hacking of sensitive Trump campaign documents which was blamed on Iran. CNN reports that the FBI also briefed the Biden-Harris campaign in June about Iranian hackers targeting that campaign.
Biden:
'A ceasefire in Gaza is still possible'
US President tells CBS his ceasefire outline can still be implemented before the end of his term: I’m working literally every single day to see to it that it doesn’t escalate into a regional war.
'He was moved'
Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist
After Oded Ben-Ami thanked the US President on the air, the President called to thank him for his kind words. 'It proved to me again how much he loves us, how much he supports us.'
After threats to attack Israel
Biden to Iran: Don't
US President asked what his message is to Iran after its threats to retaliate for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Don't.
Biden to lift ban on sales of weapons to Saudi Arabia
Sources say Biden has decided to lift a ban on US sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, reversing a three-year-old policy, amid tensions in the Middle East.
Biden:
'I'm not confident there will be a peaceful transfer of power'
US President tells CBS in interview to air on Sunday he is “not confident at all” that there will be a peaceful transfer of power in January if Trump loses the election this fall.
Biden and Harris told:
Still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel
Barak Ravid of Axios reports that US President and Vice President were told by their national security team that it is still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel and what specifically the attack might entail.
Biden meets national security team ahead of Iranian attack
US President holds national security meeting in the Situation Room as US and Israel prepare for the expected Iranian attack on the Jewish State.
Report:
Efforts towards normalization with Saudi Arabia officially paused
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused efforts to achieve normalization deal with Saudi Arabia until after US elections, report says.
Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:
How to avoid a regional war in the Middle East
Former US Ambassador David Freidman believes that if Trump were in power he would threaten devastating harm to Iran's industries if they were to attack.
Biden:
'I hope Iran will stand down, I don't know'
US President expresses hope Iran will stand down despite its threat to avenge the elimination of Hamas’ political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
'He shouldn't interfere':
PM Netanyahu's response to Biden's conversation
Prime Minister's Office responds to reports that US Pres. Joe Biden expressed frustration at stalled prisoner swap talks.
Report:
Biden warned Netanyahu to stop escalating tensions
US officials tell Axios that President Biden privately demanded in his call with Netanyahu that he stop escalating tensions in the region and move immediately toward a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
Biden:
'Elimination of Haniyeh didn't help ceasefire efforts'
US President says he had “a direct conversation” with Netanyahu and urged him to quickly reach a deal for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.
Erdogan to Biden:
'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'
Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden speaks to Netanyahu:
'Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran'
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense.
Biden proposes legislation reforming the US Supreme Court
US President calls for term limits, code of conduct for Supreme Court justices after court ruled that Trump had immunity for acts committed while he was president.
Kamala Harris is no Joe Biden
As bad as President Biden has been, Vice President Harris is a hundred times worse, and her comments harden Hamas's positions and push off a deal to get the hostages back. Op Ed.
Parents of hostage:
'This time needs to be different, and can be'
The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin say that their trip to Washington with Prime Minister Netanyahu was an encouraging step - but that encouragement is no longer enough.
