John Kirby
John Kirby is a retired US Navy rear admiral who served as national security communications advisor for the White House during the Biden Administration. He held various roles in the Biden and Obama administrations, including Pentagon press secretary and coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council. Kirby has received numerous military awards for his service.
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John KirbyThe prospect of Iran attacking Israel is "still a viable threat."Apr 12, 2024
Controversy:Will Iran Attack Israel?
John Kirby"[W]e never said that they can't go into Rafah to remove Hamas."Feb 12, 2024
Controversy:Will Israel Expand Its Ground Invasion to Rafah?
John KirbyIn post-war Gaza, the "Palestinian people should have a voice and a vote... through a revitalised Palestinian Authority."Feb 23, 2024
John KirbyThe US has not seen any Israeli plans "that would convince us that they are about to or imminently going to conduct any kind of major operations in Rafah."Feb 08, 2024
Controversy:Will Israel Expand Its Ground Invasion to Rafah?