John Kirby

WH: framework exists for Gaza hostage deal, but it's not final

John Kirby cautions that there is no finalized deal despite the existence of a framework.

White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising

"I think it's fair to describe them as constructive," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on CNN.

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29/01/2024

US urges restraint 'on all sides' as tensions grow between its ally Pakistan and Iran

"Pakistan is a major non-NATO ally of the United States. That will remain the case, but we would urge restraint in this case," a State Department spokesman said.

US officials say strikes are diminishing Houthi capacity, after Biden comments earn scrutiny

White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said the US is taking away the Houthis' capability with "each and every strike."

US to Israel: Start transitioning to low-intensity Gaza war

“We told the ICRC that we expect them to condemn Hamas’ war crimes, the massacre of over 1,200 people, the kidnapping, the rape of women. No humanitarian organization can be quiet."

White House: We haven’t set deadline to end Gaza war

Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said the US hadn't set a deadline for Israel to finish ousting Hamas as the UNSC was set to vote on an immediate ceasefire.

US: Israel trying to minimize civilian casualties

“We believe they [Israel] have been receptive to our messages in terms of trying to minimize civilian casualties,” US NSC spokesperson John Kirby said.

Kirby’s clarity and US polls showing support for Israel - analysis

Israel, clearly, is badly misunderstood by those aged 18-24. That’s the bad news, the good news is that these opinions change as the youth mature.

21/11/2023

US says hostage deal close; cabinet meets family reps

At the White House, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters, “We’re closer than we have ever been, but nothing is done until it’s done.”

Hamas has genocidal intentions against Israel - White House

“We ought not to forget what happened one month ago, 1,400 people slaughtered in their homes [and] at a music festival,” Kirby said. 

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