John Kirby
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala describes harrowing detention in Iran's Evin prison
'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'
Hamas is why 'we don't have this deal,' Kirby says of hostage negotiations
Explosions heard in Sana'a, Yemen - report
Sullivan to meet with American hostage families at White House
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.
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.
Israel planning to open new border crossing into Gaza - report
The officials stated that according to the plan, which has yet to be finalized, the crossing is set to be opened in the area of Kibbutz Be’eri.
Gaza hunger crisis is unacceptable, US officials tell Gantz in DC
“What we have made clear is that... it is not an acceptable alternative for people to starve,” Miller said.
US urges Hamas to accept hostage deal and six-week pause to Gaza war
“Israel has put a forward-leaning deal on the table,” US National Security Communication Advisor John Kirby. “They have made an offer here. And the onus is on Hamas to accept it.”
