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.

Jan 10, 2025 · Hamas are making it difficult. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby stated on Friday that he believes a hostage deal could be reached before President Joe Biden's...

Obstacles from Hamas continue to prevent the ceasefire deal from being reached, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said during a Friday morning call with reporters.

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.

Jan 3, 2024 · White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says Hamas “still has a significant force posture inside Gaza, but Israel’s goal to defeat the terror group remains attainable.”

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...

Dec 3, 2023 · The National Security Council’s coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said Sunday on NBC News that the U.S. intelligence community has indicated it was not aware of Hamas’ plan...

May 10, 2024 · (JNS) Despite the apparent collapse of a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Hamas, the White House believes a ground operation in Rafah would benefit Hamas, John Kirby, the White House national...

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...

Jan 29, 2024 · Kirby's comments came as escalating assaults on U.S. forces stationed around the Middle East, in the wake of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza, drive concerns about the involvement of Iran and its ...