John Kirby

US: Roadblock to Gaza ceasefire is Hamas, not Israel

“The world should know, the Palestinian people should know, that the only thing standing in the way of an immediate ceasefire today is Hamas,” Miller said.

WH defends temporary pier as major repairs needed after one week of operations

Biden is committed to doing everything possible to increase and sustain humanitarian assistance, John Kirby said. 

Cause of Raisi's fatal helicopter crash unknown, says White House

The White House also defended its decision to 'official condolences', saying that it was 'typical condolences.'

 An Israeli soldier's rifle is silhouetted next to posters of hostages

John Kirby: White House still has no information on unaccounted American hostages

Kirby seemed assured that the recovery of the three hostages will not have a major effect on the hostage negotiations. 

WH: Israel's operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive

The White House clarifies its stance on Israel's Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering.

White House says hostage negotiations still an 'active effort'

We know who's been taken, and we want them all back, Kirby said. 

US doesn’t seek war with Iran, looks to curb Israeli response

“We don't want to see this escalate. We're not looking for a wider war with Iran," John Kirby told NBC on Sunday.

US: We’ve been increasingly frustrated by Israel's handling of Gaza war

Ongoing frustrations by the US over the way Israel has been acting in Gaza, even though it continues its support.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Senator Rick Scott on March 27, 2024

US does not support war in Lebanon, working to reschedule Israeli delegation

The US reaffirms opposition to the war in Lebanon amidst tensions. Diplomatic discussions with Israel continue, and the White House emphasizes the anti-Hamas stance.

Russia says evidence links concert hall attackers to 'Ukrainian nationalists'

Russian investigators claim gunmen behind concert hall attack had ties to Ukrainian nationalists. US dismisses allegations, blaming Islamic State.

By REUTERS
28/03/2024
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