Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18 to meet with Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral and regional matters, including the war in Gaza and ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace and security in the region.

On Sunday, May 19, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Israel to meet with senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, to discuss the war in Gaza, ongoing negotiations to secure the release of all the hostages, the humanitarian crisis, and our shared objective for the enduring defeat of Hamas through both military pressure and a political plan.