Biden: The Israelis remind me of English oppressors of Irish Catholics, or something
Incoherence.
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In joint missive, leaders agree on Iran and Ukraine, differ on Palestinians; US president to later meet Netanyahu, get Herzog honor; Israel, US, India, UAE hold online summit
Leaders hold face-to-face talks in Jerusalem, during which the US president reaffirms US's 'complete devotion' to Israel's security; Lapid praises Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden wasn’t supposed to shake hands with foreign leaders during his trip to the Middle East this week, a precaution against catching Covid-19 that would also help avoid a politically awkward greeting with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman.
Mohammed's order to pardon the prisoners is an opportunity for them to start a new life and is aimed at alleviating their families' hardship, as well as giving them the opportunity to reintegrate themselves into society.