White House spokesperson:
'Biden will not apologize for saying civilians will die in war'
Watch: White House spokesperson John Kirby fires back at reported when asked whether he thought Biden's comments on Gaza deaths are "harsh".
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White House spokesperson:
'Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions'
White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.
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White House spokesperson in tears when asked about Hamas attack
US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby tears up during CNN interview as interviewer brings up Hamas attack on Israel.
US official:
'Framework in place for Israeli-Saudi deal but nothing is final'
US National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby says compromises will be required to reach Israeli-Saudi normalization deal.
White House won't confirm Biden-Netanyahu meeting
"No meetings to speak to at this point", says White House official John Kirby when asked about reported meeting next week.
US official:
'Iran deal is not done yet'
National Security spokesperson John Kirby says release of $6 billion to Iran as part of prisoner swap deal will be tightly controlled.
US pushes back on Netanyahu's claim of White House visit
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: We still anticipate Biden-Netanyahu meeting and it will be somewhere in the US.
John Kirby:
'Thomas Friedman accurately conveyed where Biden's head is'
US National Security Council spokesman gives interview to Israeli TV on state of US-Israel relations following meeting with Pres. Herzog.
Top White House official:
'Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year'
US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.
US official:
'We do not support additional settlement activity'
White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.
White House:
'We've long made clear our concerns about settlements'
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:
Russia looking to buy additional drones from Iran
White House National Security Council spokesman says Iran continues to provide Russia with attack drones.
Top US official:
'Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen at some point'
White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.
White House:
'We are extremely concerned over Al-Aqsa clashes'
White House stresses need to "avoid further escalation" after clashes between police and worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
White House:
'Israel is a sovereign state that makes its own decisions'
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu have been friends for decades
US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel
National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.
Top US official John Kirby:
'Israel remains a strong ally and a deep, deep friend'
White House National Security Council Coordinator says "our support for Israel’s security will remain ironclad."
White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'
White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'
US supports Herzog's judicial reform compromise
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addresses President Herzog;s efforts to mediate a compromise on the judicial reforms.
White House:
'No definitive conclusion on origin of COVID-19'
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.
Once again:
Russian FM causes uproar with Holocaust comparison
White House blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compared US approach to Russia with the Nazis’ effort to eradicate the Jewish people.
US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress
White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.
US officials:
'Russia may be advising Iran on cracking down on protests'
White House Press Secretary says there is concern Russia is advising Iran on suppressing protests.
White House:
'Iranians are supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine'
National Security Council spokesman confirms Iran sent personnel to assist Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine.
White House spokesman:
'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'
White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.
White House official:
'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'
White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.
Top White House official:
'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'
US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.
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White House official scolds reporter
John Kirby takes exception to manner in which reporter asked a question: You need to be more respectful.
US warns:
Russia planning to annex additional Ukrainian territory
National Security Council spokesman: Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukrainian territory, in a similar manner to annexation of Crimea.
Watch: Pentagon spokesman apologizes for 'moment of weakness'
John Kirby said his emotions had 'gotten the better of him' while seeing a picture of a battered girl in Ukraine.
U.S. spokesman: 'Ukraine can definitely defeat Russia'
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said Putin hadn't achieved any of his objectives in Ukraine.
Ukraine War:
US to provide $800 million in military aid for war-torn country
The U.S. says it's transferring more than $1.1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in efforts to further bolster its war with Russia.
Pentagon: US has 8,500 troops ready to deploy
Spokesman John Kirby says US has put 8,500 troops on alert over growing tensions in Ukraine
'US will strike terrorists in Afghanistan when necessary'
Pentagon spokesman: We will continue to conduct drone strikes against ISIS-K terrorists and other targets within Afghanistan when necessary.
State Department blasts new Jerusalem construction
State Department says U.S. is strongly opposed to "settlement activity" after Israel approves new homes in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood.
White House 'concerned' by Iranian missile deployment
Obama administration notes with concern deployment of anti-air defense network around banned nuclear facility.
Watch: Pokemon invades US State Department briefing
It seems not even the State Department can get away from the wildfire game PokemonGo.
US opposes NGO transparency law
US State Department spokesman John Kirby: US is worried transparency law will harm freedom of expression in Israel
State Department blasts Israeli 'systematic land seizures'
State Department uses unusually strong language in condemning Israel's plans to build in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem.
Obama administration: 'Settlements are corrosive'
State Department, Zionist Union condemn spending program to strengthen, secure Yesha towns.
State Department admits deleting parts of briefing on Iran deal
State Department admits parts of footage from a 2013 press briefing on talks with Iran were intentionally deleted.
US 'welcomes' Netanyahu and Liberman's comments on PA state
But State Dept. blasts Jewish housing in Jerusalem, demands Israeli leaders must take concrete steps towards two-state solution.
US 'looks forward' to Ya'alon's successor
State Dept. says it appreciates Ya'alon's leadership, belying a rocky relationship in which he called Kerry 'messianic.'
Washington 'keeps options open' on PA's 'settlement' resolution
State Department spokesman won't say whether the United States will support anti-Israeli resolution, but also rules nothing out.
State Department condemns UNHRC 'blacklist' of Israeli companies
United States condemns resolution calling for a blacklist of businesses operating in Judea and Samaria, says UNHRC is biased against Israel.
State Department welcomes Assad recapture of Palmyra
United States welcomes the victory of Syrian President over ISIS in historic city of Palmyra, despite concern over his brutal record.
US attacks Israel for 'land expropriation'
On heels of UN condemnation of state land designation, US State Dept. says it has 'serious questions about Israel's intentions.'
US dismisses reports of secret Israel-PA talks
US officials say disclosure of Israeli offer to remove IDF from Palestinian cities is just 'spin,' because they didn't know about it.
State Department: We take North Korea's threats seriously
State Department calls on North Korea to stop its provocations, after it threatens a nuclear attack on the United States and South Korea.
State Dept. won't vow to finish Clinton review in time
Spokesperson won't commit to finishing review of top-secret emails on illegal private server before election, is accused of 'politicizing.'
Watch: State Dept. spox loses patience with anti-Israel reporter
John Kirby refused to let Arab reporter Said Arikat corral him into condemning slain Border Policewoman as 'occupier.'
Watch: US backs EU's resolution dividing Israel
State Dept. slams 'illegitimate settlement activity' in backing anti-Israel move, reiterates support of EU labeling Jewish products.
State Department backs Shapiro's criticism of Israel
State Department spokesman says there was "nothing new" in Ambassador Shapiro's critique of Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.
State Department condemns 'horrific' terrorism against Israelis
State Department spokesman condemns murder of Dafna Meir and wounding of Michal Froman, urges steps to restore calm.
US ambassador sparks clash with 'settlements' criticism
US envoy to Israel attacks 'settlement' building, accuses Jewish state of 'two standards of rule of law' in Judea and Samaria.
State Dept. 'deeply concerned'
US tongue-lashes Israel for its strategic 'new settlement'
State Department slams 'illegitimate' expansion of Gush Etzion with key new compound, saying it 'undermines two state solution.'
US rejects comparison of Israel's NGO law to lobbying registry
State Dept. spokesman says Israeli Transparency Law and US Foreign Agents Registration Act 'two different things' - but can't explain how.
Washington doubtful North Korea tested an 'H-bomb'
Officials in Washington confirm North Korea carried out a nuclear deal but are skeptical it tested a hydrogen bomb.
State Department: Saudi Arabia execution may worsen tensions
United States expresses concern after Saudi Arabia executes prominent Shiite cleric, triggering condemnation and protests.
State Department denies calling out Abbas on incitement
John Kirby insists Kerry did not blame PA leadership for incitement, attacks Israel's 'illegitimate' presence in Judea-Samaria.
