John Kirby

US: We’ve been increasingly frustrated by Israel's handling of Gaza war

Ongoing frustrations by the US over the way Israel has been acting in Gaza, even though it continues its support.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Senator Rick Scott on March 27, 2024

US does not support war in Lebanon, working to reschedule Israeli delegation

The US reaffirms opposition to the war in Lebanon amidst tensions. Diplomatic discussions with Israel continue, and the White House emphasizes the anti-Hamas stance.

Russia says evidence links concert hall attackers to 'Ukrainian nationalists'

Russian investigators claim gunmen behind concert hall attack had ties to Ukrainian nationalists. US dismisses allegations, blaming Islamic State.

By REUTERS
28/03/2024

Israel planning to open new border crossing into Gaza

The officials stated that according to the plan, which has yet to be finalized, the crossing is set to be opened in the area of Kibbutz Be’eri. 

Gaza hunger crisis is unacceptable, US officials tell Gantz in DC

“What we have made clear is that... it is not an acceptable alternative for people to starve,” Miller said.

US urges Hamas to accept hostage deal and six-week pause to Gaza war

“Israel has put a forward-leaning deal on the table,” US National Security Communication Advisor John Kirby. “They have made an offer here. And the onus is on Hamas to accept it.”

04/03/2024

White House: Northern Gaza aid truck disaster underscores need for airdrops

The White House's announcement comes a day after the disaster in northern Gaza, where 100 Palestinians were killed while attempting to receive humanitarian assistance from aid trucks. 

Biden reaches out to Michigan's Arab-American community amid Gaza war

The Biden administration is making overtures to Arab-Americans in Dearborn, Michigan in an effort to solidify the Arab vote while maintaining support for Israel.

 A Hamas terrorist stands in front of a picture of the group's top leader Ismail Haniyeh

US affirms Hamas is terror group after UN says it's a political one

“Hamas is a terrorist organization,” White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters in Washington on Thursday.

US hit 80 Iranian-connected targets in Iraq, Syria, promising more strikes

US forces were waiting for the right weather conditions to conduct the strikes, Lt.-Gen. Douglas A Sims said. 

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