Together with the Vice President Kamala Harris, President Biden reaffirmed to PM Netanyahu our commitment to Israel’s security. They also discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military deployments. 🇺🇸🇮🇱

Today President Biden and I met with our national security team to discuss developments in the Middle East. Our commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering. As we prepare to support the defense of Israel against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups, we are also working to

The Vice President Kamala Harris does *not* support an arms embargo on Israel.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 8 as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.

Joint statement from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar 🇺🇸 🇪🇬 🇶🇦 “We have called on both sides to resume urgent discussion on Thursday, August 15 in Doha or Cairo to close all remaining gaps and commence implementation of the deal without further delay.” whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

No previous US administration ever, none, has deployed more US strength in support of Israel than Biden-Harris. The next runner-up is Nixon in 1973, and it's not a close second.

I called Israeli Minister of Defense Gallant on Sunday to reiterate our commitment to take every possible step to defend Israel and noted the strengthening of U.S. military force posture and capabilities throughout the Middle East. Reinforcing this commitment, I have ordered the

From The White House President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris Shelley Greenspan continuing to support our greatest ally in the Middle East Israel ישראל. Thank you. Friends, As we continue to work to secure a ceasefire deal that would bring home the hostages, we also continue our longstanding military assistance to

Earlier today, I received an update from my negotiating team on the ground in Doha and directed them to put forward the comprehensive bridging proposal presented today.   I spoke separately with Amir Sheikh Tamim and President Sisi to review the significant progress made in Doha

It continues to be the honor of a lifetime serving President Joe Biden. His empathy, sincerity, and commitment to Jewish Americans is personal and palpable. Beyond that, President Biden is a decent man with a strong moral compass. And yes, he called my dad from the Oval Office.

Heartbroken at the news that Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages were killed at the hands of Hamas. Full statement from President Biden: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin — an American citizen — was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas. Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh's

President Biden spoke to the parents of Hersh Goldberg Polin the American hostage who was murdered by Hamas in Gaza, the White House says

Doug and I just spoke to Jon and Rachel, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents, to express our condolences following the brutal murder of their son by Hamas terrorists. My heart breaks for their pain and anguish. I told them: As they mourn this terrible loss, they are not alone. Our

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and I met in the Situation Room with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team following the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages by Hamas. We are devastated and outraged. Make no mistake, Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes. We also discussed next

Today President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met in the Situation Room with the U.S. hostage deal negotiation team following the murder of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and 5 other hostages. Biden expressed his devastation and outrage and reaffirmed the importance of holding Hamas’s leaders accountable.

A visibly shaken Doug Emhoff at vigil for Israeli hostages in Washington talks about his call with @vp and Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents: “We tried to use words to express our condolences, but those words were just not enough.”

The @SeconGentleman at a vigil tonight, comforting a community in mourning and pain right now - his own community: “I must be direct. This is hard, this is raw. I'm gutted.” “In this moment, I'm here as a fellow congregant, fellow mourner and as a Jew connected to all of you.”