A question has loomed since Donald Trump retook the White House in January: Will he come to Israel’s defense as Joe Biden did ...

Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while Biden and Trump react.

Kirby was, at the time, widely viewed as Jean-Pierre’s successor-in-waiting due to his steady performance helming White House briefings on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said he is "confident" a deal will be implemented on Sunday despite Israeli claims that Hamas has backtracked on deal.

WH National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby joins Morning Joe to discuss the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas. MSNBC Posted: January 16, 2025 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 ...

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby announced he is "confident" the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal will be implemented and says there's "plenty of credit to go around." ...

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby during a press briefing, January 23, 2024. At a press gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby last Friday, he was ...

John Kirby: Hamas is the obstacle to a hostage release deal White House National security communications adviser John Kirby says US is "actively working" to broker a ceasefire-hostage agreement ...

Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.