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John Kirby likens Israeli airstrike that killed civilians to US bombings in Iraq, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — Amid international condemnation after airstrikes in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed dozens of civilians, White House spokesman John Kirby defended Israel, saying the U.S. military “has done the same thing.” “We have carried out airstrikes in places like Iraq and Afghanistan that have caused tragic civilian casualties,” he said, adding that the US […]

When White House communicators clash: Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby are the latest in a tradition of tensions

A great deal has been written this year about the tensions between White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House national security communications adviser John Kirby. Their uneasy relationship reflects a host of internal and external expressions of doubt about Jean-Pierre’s lackluster performance, internal disagreements about whether to support Israel, and legitimate confusion about […]

Hug between Putin and Xi comes as ‘no surprise’ to John Kirby

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby reacted Friday to a hug shared between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kirby offered a cool response to the interaction, claiming it was “no surprise” to him that the two are close and said, “That’s nice for them.” Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Russian President Vladimir […]