White House Hosts U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group Meeting
In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and a senior Israeli interagency delegation to the White House today for a meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group. Senior representatives from both nations' foreign policy, defense, and intelligence agencies participated in the discussions.The meeting primarily focused on countering threats posed by Iran to Israel and the broader Middle East region. Mr. Sullivan reiterated President Biden’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s security, particularly in light of the ongoing attacks by Lebanese Hezbollah. “Israel has every right to defend itself against thes...