Jake Sullivan

We" are coordinating closely with the incoming administration to make maximum use of this particular period to get this thing done," Sullivan said. 

The US attack would occur if Iran were to move forward with their nuclear weapons before Trump's inauguration, Axios said.

Trump team considers hitting Iran nuke sites • Egyptian sources say both sides showing flexibility • US says hostage deal may be close • IDF finds weapons, ammo in Syria buffer zone

Blinken reiterated Israel's claim that its incursion into Syria is temporary.

The Prime Minister spoke to Sullivan about the need to assist Syrian minorities and prevent terrorist activity against Israel from Syrian territory.

Tuesday's meeting will be the first for the families since the IDF last week confirmed that New York-born Omer Neutra was killed on October 7 and Hamas has held his body since. 

The first meeting between Sullivan and his intended successor, who will inherit a long series of crises around the world.

Sullivan laid the blame squarely on Hamas, clarifying that the issue was that the group simply didn’t want to make a deal under any terms.

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran of severe consequences for its missile attacks on Israel, emphasizing Israel's determination to retaliate decisively.

President Biden affirmed full support for Israel after defending it from a large Iranian missile attack, warning of severe consequences.

Israel targets Hezbollah terrorists to prevent attacks, while Hezbollah indiscriminately targets Israeli civilians, yet some criticize Israel for escalating the conflict.