John Kirby, White House NSC spokesperson, insists that Biden administration is working on the issue, but 'there is no update on the efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza.'
National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.
White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said that the US still believes that it is not in Israel's best interests to go to war against Hezbollah.
White House National Security Council spokesperson reiterates the United States was not involved in explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, declines to confirm Israel was responsible.
White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta
White House national security spokesperson plays down reports that talks in Cairo have broken down: The talks are constructive.
White House National Security Council spokesman tells CNN that US intelligence indicates that Iran has not backed down from its threat to attack Israel.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to White House spokesman John Kirby's verbal attack, says he expects US to 'respect Israel's democracy, citizens, and politicians,' notes that hostage deal would 'abandon most hostages to death.'
White House National Security Council spokesperson blasts Finance Minister who said the hostage release and ceasefire deal proposed by the US would be an agreement of surrender to terrorism: He's dead wrong.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirms US continues to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights during discussion of Majdal Shams massacre at press briefing.
White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.
US officials point out that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the shots in Iran, say they are not ready to resume nuclear talks.
Israeli media quoted the White House spokesman who allegedly said that Netanyahu's video on an arms supply was "embarrassing." Guy Zohar found that the statement was mistranslated.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says no nation has done more to help Israel than the US after Israeli PM says it is 'inconceivable' for the US to hold up munitions to Israel during wartime.
National Security Council spokesperson clarifies the White House is still awaiting an official response by Hamas to the latest ceasefire proposal for the Gaza conflict.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby says proposal outlined by Biden “accurately reflects that proposal that we worked with the Israelis on”.
White House National Security Council spokesperson tells reporters Washington hasn't yet seen a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah.
Biden administration says it opposes sanctions being pushed by Republicans against ICC in response to its Chief Prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby says the US wants the Rafah crossing reopened immediately.
Administration spokespeople say anti-Israel activists' recent actions at Columbia University, including takeover of Hamilton Hall, are "not peaceful" and "hate speech."
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.
