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We received updates on threats posed by Iran and its proxies, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, and preparations to support Israel should it be attacked again."
In a statement released after the briefing, Biden said Escalation is not in anyone's interests. It will only lead to more conflict, more violence, more insecurity,
No country or nation stands to gain from a further escalation in the Middle East,
It is urgent that all parties make the right choices in the hours and days ahead,
Whether it happens earlier or later, the punishment will come."
At the same time, the front page of the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Akhbar newspaper featured a picture of Tel Aviv, with the headline reading We don't think such an attack is inevitable and we are trying to prevent it,
They were updated on US military efforts to support the defense of Israel should it be attacked again. They were also briefed on continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tension and to bring the ceasefire and hostage release deal to a conclusion. The President and Vice President will continue to receive regular updates from their national security team,
They’ll just try to wear us out,
With respect to the violence over the past few weeks and the deaths that have occurred, it is vital that we have full and transparent investigations to ensure accountability for these deaths. As relates to the interim government, we think that it's important that we focus on the Bangladeshi people's democratic aspirations and see a path to democratic governance,
We welcome the announcement of the interim government and urge any transition be conducted in accordance with Bangladesh's laws. We are deeply saddened about the reports of Human Rights abuses, casualties and injuries over the weekend in the past weeks...We want to see the Bangladeshi people decide the future of the Bangladeshi government,
We want to see that continued. I would just urge everyone with requests or questions about what the future may entail, we are not even 12 hours out from the reported resignation of the prime minister."
All decisions regarding the interim government should be made with respect to democratic principles, rule of law and the will of the Bangladeshi people,
We are in a new phase of confrontation. The Israelis rejoiced - now they will cry.”
Threatening retaliation, he said The chances of escalation in the north are already increasing, so it's better that we lead,
It will be vital for the new government to carefully and credibly investigate all attacks, and provide accountability and justice for the victims,
The United States has long called for respecting democratic rights in Bangladesh, and we urge that the interim government formation be democratic and inclusive,
We are monitoring the situation in Bangladesh closely,
a White House National Security Council spokesperson said here on Tuesday The Yemeni Armed Forces continue to carry out its military operations in various stages of escalation, ... and these operations will not stop until the aggression stops and the siege on the Palestinian people in Gaza is lifted."
Yahya Saree, military spokesperson for Ansar Allah, which considers itself to be the legitimate government of Yemen, said in a statement We tend during this period to speak little and act a lot,
What we are calling for today is an end to the violence and accountability. Now as to what accountability looks like, it is something that should take place under Bangladeshi law.”
On the recent violence, Miller said