Aug 7, 2024 · The White House said Wednesday it is as “as close” as it has ever been to reaching a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

Sep 22, 2024 · Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the biggest obstacle to a cease-fire in Gaza at this point, according to White House national security communications adviser John Kirby on “Fox News Sunday.”

Mar 27, 2024 · White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby reiterates US opposition to a major Israeli ground offensive in Rafah, albeit in terms that are not entirely categorical.

Sep 5, 2024 · The Hamas execution of six hostages in Gaza last weekend has complicated efforts to finalize a ceasefire deal but has increased the urgency to do so, US National Security Communications Adviser...

Sep 5, 2024 · White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the sides have yet to agree on freeing hostages for prisoners as mediators attempt to push Israel and Hamas toward a Gaza...

Oct 30, 2023 · Israeli leaders have "absolutely every right and responsibility" to go after Hamas in response to the terror attack the militant group launched on Israeli civilians and soldiers on Oct. 7, John...

Nov 14, 2023 · The U.S. has unspecified intelligence that Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups are using the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip and other medical facilities for military activities and holding hostages, National Security Council …

Sep 22, 2024 · National security spokesperson John Kirby said Sunday that cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas have not been “achieving any progress” in recent weeks.

Oct 15, 2023 · NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with John Kirby, President Biden's spokesman on the National Security Council, about the U.S. role in the war between Israel and Gaza.

Oct 17, 2023 · U.S. officials believe "significant progress" has been made on a "framework" to get humanitarian assistance into Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, but "there's nothing flowing right now" by way of...