Biden official pushing for hostage deal ‘within days’ – Report
White House pushing for agreement before president-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20th.
December 11, 2024
Report: US leaked Saudi-Israel peace deal right before Hamas massacre
Sonnenfeld – who helped shape the original Abraham Accords under the Trump administration – described the official as a habitual over-sharer who acted out of arrogance rather than malice.
November 12, 2024
US National Security Adviser calls Iran’s attack against Israel ‘a significant escalation’
Sullivan: 'We have made clear that there will be severe consequences for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case.'
October 2, 2024
US ‘worried’ after IDF eliminates terrorist involved in killing 241 American soldiers
Israeli strike that killed terrorist responsible for bombings is 'very concerning,' says Biden administration official.
September 22, 2024Gaza ceasefire talks making progress on key issues, says Biden administration
After concerns from within the administration that hostage deal and ceasefire talks could be at an impasse, top US official says negotiations making 'progress' dealing with 'nitty-gritty' issues.
August 29, 2024Hamas: US spreading ‘false hope’ on ceasefire chances
Hamas says Washington pushing for ceasefire due to upcoming presidential election, terror group reiterates its unwillingness to compromise.
August 26, 2024
Israel claims ‘significant progress’ on US weapons transfers
Israeli Defense Minister meets with Biden's National Security Advisor, says the two countries have made 'significant progress' after public spat over slowing of arms transfers.
June 27, 2024Top Biden aide asserts US-backed ceasefire deal can remove Hamas from Gaza
Sullivan said a ceasefire in Gaza could open a 'strategic opportunity' for Israel, which would include 'normalization' with countries such as Saudi Arabia
June 12, 2024US fumes after Israeli protesters torch Gaza aid convoy
White House advises slams protesters' blocking, attacking Gaza aid convoy from Jordan as 'utterly unacceptable.'
May 15, 2024Sullivan: No Saudi deal without Israeli normalization
The Biden administration has been pushing for a defense deal with the Saudis that includes Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords.
May 5, 2024
Israeli defense minister discusses Rafah op, humanitarian aid with US officials
Gallant is scheduled to meet U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning.
March 26, 2024US security advisor – ‘Anarchy reigns in areas that Israel’s military has cleared but not stabilized’
Monday's raid in Shifa was cited by Jake Sullivan as an example of failure to keep areas securely under Israeli control. By Andrew Bernard, JNS In his first call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
March 19, 2024
US security official confirms the death of Hamas No. 3, Marwan Issa
Hamas has privately confirmed Issa’s death, Palestinian sources told Israel’s Kan News.
March 19, 2024
WATCH: Anti-Israel activists rally outside top Biden admin. official’s home
Throngs gathered outside NSA Jake Sullivan's house to protest.
December 26, 2023
Deadline? Biden wants Israel to end ground war with Hamas by year’s end
Before the meeting between US officials and Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant said the Israel-Hamas war could last 'more than several months.
December 17, 2023
Israel to US: ‘It will take more than a few months to destroy Hamas’
Biden's National Security Advisor meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss ongoing Hamas war.
December 14, 2023US National Security Advisor: ‘The ball is in Hamas’ court’
If Hamas doesn't release more hostages, 'they are the ones choosing to bring an end to the pause in fighting, not Israel.'
November 26, 2023US presses Israel to avoid combat near hospital used as Hamas HQ
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voices anguish over civilian deaths while admitting Hamas is ‘violating the laws of war’ by placing its headquarters under a hospital.
November 13, 2023
Hamas terror infrastructure found in Gaza university, mosque
IDF troops also found a 'large number of weapons' inside the children’s room of the home of a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist.
November 13, 2023Biden administration has ‘hard questions’ for Israel, says National Security Advisor
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the Biden White House has 'hard questions' for Israel on humanitarian aid, scope and goals of Israel's military operation in Gaza.
October 29, 2023
Biden delegation heads to Riyadh for talks on Israel peace deal
Saudi Arabia may reconsider its stance on on Palestinian statehood before normalization, but the deal would still entail major steps towards it.
September 3, 2023
Sullivan: ‘Still ways to travel’ before Israel-Saudi deal
The Biden administration is planning to ask the IAEA for an advisory opinion on a potential Saudi civilian nuclear program, said the U.S national security advisor.
August 24, 2023
What price should Israel pay for peace with Saudi Arabia?
Will normalizing the Kingdom's ties with Israel change the world?
August 7, 2023
Israel will make concessions to Palestinians for Saudi peace deal, reveals Israeli FM
A normalization deal would give US President Joe Biden 'an achievement before the elections. This will boost the U.S. domestic economy, and therefore affect the global economy.'
August 6, 2023
Netanyahu announces $27B railway plan that will ‘link Israel to Saudi Arabia’
'My vision is for every Israeli citizen to be able to travel to or from the center from anywhere in the country in less than two hours.'
July 30, 2023
Biden: Peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia ‘may be under way’
U.S. president says there’s a ‘rapprochement maybe under way’ after dispatching top White House officials dispatched to kingdom.
July 29, 2023
US accuses Israel of leaking information to torpedo talks with Iran
A senior Israeli official denied any deliberate leak of the confidential reports.
June 29, 2023WATCH: US pushing normalization between Jerusalem and Riyadh
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the close cooperation between Jerusalem and Washington on every diplomatic move.
May 8, 2023Netanyahu: US has ‘genuine’ desire to reach understandings on Iran
The Iranian nuclear program is of “decisive importance” to the security of the state, says the Israeli premier.
January 22, 2023Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over new gov’t, stresses strong US-Israel bond
A statement from Netanyahu's office said the two discussed Iran's nuclear program and ways to broaden the Abraham Accords.
January 19, 2023
‘You are coming at the right time,’ Herzog welcomes US national security advisor to Israel
'You are coming at the right time, as we meet so many challenges together,' the Israeli president told Sullivan.
January 18, 2023
Netanyahu meets with AIPAC leaders, hails strong bond with US
The Israeli prime minister also emphasized that Israel’s main struggle remains against Iran.
January 17, 2023
Same page as Israel? State Dept hints military action against Iran an option
Biden administration officials signal departure from previous prioritization of nuclear deal after years of failed talks.
January 11, 2023
US to press Israeli leaders on reopening of Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians
White House continues to back reopening of Jerusalem consulate closed by Trump administration, with presidential delegation set to discuss contentious issue with Israeli officials.
July 13, 2022
Biden won’t launch new peace plan during Israel visit
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan declines to answer whether President Biden will make declaration condemning Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria or calling for Israeli building freeze in the area.
July 13, 2022White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
The U.S. has 'information' that indicates Iran is preparing to train Russian forces to use them as soon as this month, Sullivan said.
July 12, 2022
Israeli, US officials meet amid concern over Iran’s aggression, deal ‘still within reach’
Nuclear deal 'is still within reach if Iran makes that political decision to engage in good faith and to focus on the JCPOA itself,' Nides stated.
June 2, 2022
Gantz visits White House, thanks US for ‘commitment to security cooperation’
The defense minister emphasized that Israel will take the measures necessary to defend its citizens and sovereignty.
May 19, 2022US, China aides to meet as tensions mount over Russia
The White House said the talks will focus on the direct impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on regional and global security.
March 13, 2022
Bennett’s mysterious meeting with Putin shrouded in secrecy
Most commentators said that Bennett’s actions are bold but also very risky.
March 6, 2022
Herzog warns Iran is a ‘ticking time bomb – must be stopped, with or without deal’
The comments were made the same day U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Bennett on Iran as Vienna talks come to critical point.
December 22, 2021
US, Israel at ‘critical juncture,’ US security adviser tells Bennett in Jerusalem
Sulllivan tells Bennett two countries are at 'a critical juncture' on heels of stalled Vienna talks.
December 22, 2021NEXT STEPS: US Nat’l Security Adviser to meet Bennett, discuss Iran threat
American delegation to work with Israelis on next steps to mitigate Iran nuclear threat, says unnamed official.
December 21, 2021Americans float interim Iran deal idea – Israel opposes
Jerusalem fears that any temporary agreement could become permanent, without key provisions being addressed.
November 18, 2021
Biden still committed to diplomacy on Iran, US official tells Israel
Sullivan confirmed that the Biden administration still believes diplomacy is the best way deal with Iran, but is ready to turn to other options if diplomacy fails.
October 6, 2021
WATCH: American, Israeli security advisors head to Egypt for talks
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be landing in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday and is expected to meet with his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulata.
September 29, 2021Israel, US hold secret meeting over ‘Plan B’ on Iran, if talks fail
Western powers have expressed concern that the time for negotiations is running out, as Iran's nuclear program is expanding beyond the limits set by the original deal.
September 24, 2021Israel’s national security head holds first talk with counterpart in Biden administration
Israel’s Meir Ben-Shabbat spoke with the U.S.' Jake Sullivan on Saturday evening, congratulating him on taking up the office.
January 24, 2021Incoming US National Security Adviser Sullivan says Soleimani execution did not make America safer
'In fact, Iran continues to act in ways that are at odds with the interests of the United States and its allies,' he added.
January 3, 2021
FLASHBACK: Biden’s National Security Advisor pick criticizes embassy move to Jerusalem
Jake Sullivan, just named to become President-elect Joe Biden's National Security Advisor, opposed moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem in this 2017 interview with CGTN's Yang Rui.
November 26, 2020