John Kirby

White House: U.S. continues to support Israel’s right to defend itself

White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Wednesday underscored that the Biden administration continues to support Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas following this week’s Israeli strike that…

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US promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia’s war in Ukraine

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White House: Russia has obtained a ‘troubling’ emerging anti-satellite weapon

US failed to track more than $1B in military gear given Ukraine, Pentagon watchdog says

January 11, 2024

Shortfalls in required monitoring by American officials mean the U.S. cannot track more than $1 billion in weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, according…

White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia

November 21, 2023

The White House voiced concern Tuesday that Iran may provide Russia with ballistic missiles for use in its war against Ukraine, a development that likely would be disastrous for the…

White House: It’s likely impossible for Israel to totally eliminate Hamas

November 16, 2023

The White House said it believes Israel can dramatically reduce the threat from Hamas, but that eliminating the group and its ideology is likely impossible. National Security Council spokesman John…

White House: US didn’t know about Israel raid on Al Shifa hospital beforehand

November 15, 2023

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Wednesday that the United States did not sign off on Israel’s raid on Shifa hospital. Kirby, responding to questions about the timing…

White House: Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in N Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee

November 9, 2023

The White House has announced that Israel has agreed to suspend fighting for four hours on a daily basis to allow for Palestinian civilians to flee from northern Gaza. The…

White House: Israel to keep military in Gaza after war, but ‘Re-occupying is a Mistake’

November 8, 2023

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said it was likely that Israel would maintain a military presence in Gaza for a “period of time” after the ongoing war, but…

White House says it doesn’t support Israel re-occupying Gaza after war

November 7, 2023

The White House on Tuesday reiterated that President Joe Biden does not support an Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip once the war ends. Asked about Netanyahu’s comments, White House…

Pentagon to send 300 troops to Mideast as attacks on US bases rises to 27

October 31, 2023

Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the total number of rocket and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria has risen to 27, including 6 small…

White House says ‘We are not drawing any Red Lines for Israel’

October 27, 2023

White House National Security spokesman John Kirby repeatedly refused to comment on Israel saying its ground forces were expanding activity in Gaza and also refused to comment on what a…

White House: Russia Executes its own Soldiers for not following orders

October 26, 2023

On Thursday, the White House made a disturbing revelation, stating that Russia is carrying out executions of soldiers who fail to adhere to orders and is even issuing threats of…

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