Tuesday's meeting will be the first for the families since the IDF last week confirmed that New York-born Omer Neutra was killed on October 7 and Hamas has held his body since.
The first meeting between Sullivan and his intended successor, who will inherit a long series of crises around the world.
Sullivan laid the blame squarely on Hamas, clarifying that the issue was that the group simply didn’t want to make a deal under any terms.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran of severe consequences for its missile attacks on Israel, emphasizing Israel's determination to retaliate decisively.
President Biden affirmed full support for Israel after defending it from a large Iranian missile attack, warning of severe consequences.
Israel targets Hezbollah terrorists to prevent attacks, while Hezbollah indiscriminately targets Israeli civilians, yet some criticize Israel for escalating the conflict.
Sullivan said the Friday strike served justice to Aqil, who was wanted by the US for two 1983 Beirut truck bombings that killed more than 300 people at the American embassy and a US Marines barracks.
Sullivan stressed the administration’s "unwavering commitment to bringing the Americans home."
In a meeting with US officials, Yair Lapid spoke on the urgency of a solution on the Lebanon front and securing Hamas negotiations for the release of hostages.
The two leaders will meet in Washington next week, where Netanyahu will also address the US Congress.
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