The United States condemns Iran’s attack on Israel.  As the President said, our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran is ironclad.

You may’ve heard I’ve got a big speech coming up.

So, I thought I would hear from some folks who have done the job before – sort of.

In celebration of Black History Month, Black members of staff from across the Biden-Harris Administration met with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Our Administration is proud to recognize the staffers who help lead on building a democracy rooted in fairness, freedom, justice, and opportunity.

African American diplomats have led with distinction and made meaningful contributions to our diplomacy, yet their stories are often untold. Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth we honor their work and reaffirm our commitment to advancing equality and inclusivity.

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken being welcomed by the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe together with VP of Côte d’Ivoire, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné and Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé. 
 
Mr Binken attended the fixture between hosts, Côte d’Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea.

This snowy Friday press briefing, we have a strong all-female front row (and nearly the entire second row) including MANY working moms! 💪

And we 👏 the responsible winter footwear.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells Martha Raddatz that there is a 'gap between the intent and the results' of Israel's military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

'That's the gap that we're trying to make sure is closed.' trib.al/F9ZkN4s

Missile attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthis 'is a threat not just to Israel, not just to us, but to dozens of countries...that depend on this corridor for goods moving about every single day,' Sec. Blinken says. trib.al/5JOV1SG

Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells Martha Raddatz that he is 'very concerned' that Ukraine funding will run out as winter approaches.

'We need to see the supplemental budget request go through as quickly as possible.' trib.al/5grlLi2

The U.S. is trying to lower civilian casualties from Israel's military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, but there is a 'gap' between Israeli military's intention and results, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says. trib.al/vsxbR3d

'This is a time to really step up.'

Secretary of State Secretary Antony Blinken tells Jake Tapper that passing Congressional support for Ukraine is “absolutely vital” amid Republican pushback.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel is taking important steps to better protect civilians in southern Gaza but adds that more needs to be done cnn.it/47LTCmF

Met with Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani in Skopje today. I expressed support for North Macedonia’s ongoing democratic reforms and gratitude for Foreign Minister Osmani's leadership on Ukraine as the Chair-in-Office of OSCE.

.amna: What would you tell Americans who are uncomfortable with Israel's conduct in the war?

Secretary Antony Blinken: 'The dilemma for any country...what to do to make sure that not only are you defending your people, but you're trying to make sure that this can't happen again.'

WATCH: Lester Holt speaks to Secretary of State Antony Blinken about President Biden’s high-stakes meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping and videos released by Israel after its raid of Al-Shifa hospital.

WATCH: Israel has “absolutely no intent” to govern Gaza once the war is over, Secretary Antony Blinken says.

Israel “can’t go back to the status quo. … Something needs to be found that ensures Hamas can’t do this again, but that also doesn’t revert to Israeli governance of Gaza.”

WATCH: Is the U.S. opposed to a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah by Israel?

Secretary Antony Blinken: “No one wants a second or third front, including when it comes to Lebanon. … We’ve sent a very strong message to try to deter Hezbollah, deter Iran more directly.'

WATCH: Secretary Antony Blinken tells #MTP some of the water pipelines in Gaza have been restored, 'but there are a couple of other pipelines' Israel should restore.

'We're getting more [aid through trucks] that we hope will be moving as early as today … and are moving as we speak.'

I returned to Israel to meet with Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu. We discussed U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself and its citizens from Hamas’ terrorism.

Today I announced the President Biden appointment of David Satterfield as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues. He will lead efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and coordinate with our partners to provide life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable.