BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES NOVEMBER 21, 2023 I welcome the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist group Hamas during its brutal assault against Israel on October 7th. Jill and I have been keeping all those held hostage and …
BRIEFING ROOM STATEMENTS AND RELEASES NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Today, thanks to the leadership of President Biden and other leaders, an agreement has been reached that will lead to the release of dozens of hostages who were taken in brutal acts of terrorism by …
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 21, 2023 The United States welcomes the deal to release 50 hostages, including American citizens, held by Hamas since its October 7 attack on Israel. I cannot imagine the ordeal that each of …
As President Biden has announced, the United States has partnered with Egypt and Qatar to facilitate the release of hostages held in Gaza and to implement an extended pause in fighting so additional humanitarian assistance can reach the Palestinian people. …
Herro Mustafa Garg, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt in November, 2023. She served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of …
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 5, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Ramallah with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The Secretary reaffirmed the United …
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE ST. REGIS HOTEL AMMAN, JORDAN NOVEMBER 4, 2023 DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SAFADI: Good evening to you all. I’ll start in Arabic and then I’ll switch to English if you don’t mind. So — (Via interpreter) In the name …
October 30, 2023 The U.S. Department of Defense and the Egyptian Ministry of Defense convened the 34th U.S.-Egypt Military Cooperation Committee (MCC) on October 29-30, 2023, in Cairo. U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for International Security …
WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 29, 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt to express his appreciation for Egypt’s leading role in efforts to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the civilian …
The U.S. Embassy is closely following reports of explosions in Taba and Nuweiba in South Sinai, Egypt, including initial reports of individuals with minor injuries. The source of the explosions is under investigation by Egyptian authorities. U.S. citizens …
REMARKS UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK OCTOBER 24, 2023 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, thank you for convening this ministerial and for convening this council. And thank you very much, Special Coordinator Wennesland, Deputy Special …
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 22, 2023 U.S. Embassy Cairo Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Beth Jones attended the Cairo Peace Summit yesterday in Egypt on behalf of the United States. The summit gathered leaders from the international …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2023 Today, the first convoy of humanitarian assistance since Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack on Israel crossed the border into Gaza and reached Palestinians in need. The opening of this essential supply route was the …
PRESS STATEMENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 21, 2023 The United States welcomes the delivery of a 20-truck convoy carrying much needed humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza, the first since Hamas’s horrific October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. …
October 21, 2023 – Cairo, Egypt As Delivered President El-Sisi, heads of state and government, ministers, colleagues: The United States is grateful for the leadership demonstrated by President Sisi and the Egyptian government to gather us all in Cairo …
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt. The two leaders discussed ongoing coordination to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza and mechanisms to ensure the aid is distributed for the benefit of the …
Location: Egypt Event: Possible demonstrations or large gatherings related to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza and heightened tensions in the region. Actions to Take: Avoid areas of demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of …
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 18, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas yesterday evening to express profound condolences …
OCTOBER 18, 2023 President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help support over a million displaced and conflict-affected …
