Jake Sullivan

Sullivan credits Trump for Gaza deal, urges focus on making it stick

Former US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan credited President Donald Trump while citing the need for caution despite success

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump attends an event to sign an executive order authorizing the construction of an access road to the Ambler mining district in Alaska, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, October 6, 2025.
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House, May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC

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UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles ride along a street in Marjaayoun, Southern Lebanon January 20, 2025.

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 Jake Sullivan meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, December 12, 2024

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US troops were not part of Gaza hostage rescue op, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirms

Sullivan did confirm, however, that the US had provided intelligence support to Israel to help it locate the remaining 120 hostages in Gaza, of which eight are US citizens.

 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2024.

Ruby Chen seeking clarity from White House when his son's body be released under ceasefire plan

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets families of American-Israeli hostages. Ruby Chen urges action, seeking clarity on body return after ceasefire proposal approval.

 Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Itay Chen who has been held hostage by Hamas, holds an hour glass.

White House to continue Rafah talks, may be warming up to operation

“What we have seen so far in terms of Israel’s military operations in that area has been more targeted and limited,” Sullivan said.

 US President Joe Biden speaks about student protests at US universities, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, during brief remarks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, US, May 2, 2024.

Gallant pushes back at US objections to Rafah operation in Sullivan meeting

Gallant also stressed to Sullivan the importance of ensuring that Israel maintains its strategic military edge.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make a decision on Gaza security, May 15, 2024

US Security Adviser Sullivan visits Israel to advance hostage, Saudi deals

Sullivan arrived in Israel Sunday from Saudi Arabia where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, April 9, 2024.

Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal

The White House said on Friday that Sullivan would visit Saudi Arabia and Israel to discuss bilateral and regional matters, including Gaza and efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in region.

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, April 9, 2024.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan traveling to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend

John Kirby said Sullivan's talks with Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials will include Rafah.

 US NATIONAL SECURITY Advisor Jake Sullivan attends the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The US must be well-educated regarding Iran's terror network due to the impending threats it poses to regional and global stability, the writer asserts.

America's dangerous game with Israeli security - opinion

It is crucial that Israel clearly and loudly communicates to Sullivan the drawbacks of the proposed normalization and the defense pact and does not rush into signing.

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, April 9, 2024.

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet Jake Sullivan, express frustrations over negotiations

Friday's meeting with Sullivan was also the first time the families met with the White House after Hamas released videos of three hostages, including Americans Keith Siegel and Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv earlier this month

Division among Democrats as 26 party members pen letter to Biden condemning withholding Israel aid

The representatives said they fear US public disputes with Israel only emboldens mutual enemies like Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and other Iranian-backed proxies.

 U.S. President Joe Biden remains in the nearly empty chamber greeting members of Congress following his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024.