Joe Biden defends human rights record ahead of Saudi visit President says he will not avoid rights issues but skirts commitment to discuss Khashoggi murder The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
MAGA pastor says climate activists are being controlled by ‘demons’ ‘The environmentalists are crazy. They are more fanatical than al Qaeda’ The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Biden offers support for Trump-era Abraham Accords during trip to Israel The accords are a Trump administration accomplishment which Mr Biden has not sought to repudiate The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
In Israel, Biden repeats U.S. support for two-state solution U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed American support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Thursday, a day before a scheduled meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem. Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel - U.S. official Saudi Arabia will soon allow unfettered overflight to Israeli airlines and permit direct charter flights from Israel for Muslims participating in the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, a U.S. official told Reuters. Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
Biden won't commit to confronting Saudi Arabia over journalist's murder JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Thursday would not commit to confronting the leaders of Saudi Arabia over the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi when he travels to the kingdom later this week . Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022
US, Israel Sign Joint Pledge to Deny Iran Nuclear Weaponry US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on Thursday to deny Iran nuclear arms. "We will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," Biden told a news conference following the signing of the declaration. Thursday's statement reaffirmed US support for Israel's regional… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
Biden: U.S. is "not going to wait forever" for Iran on nuclear deal Biden and the Israeli prime minister signed a declaration vowing to "never to allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon." Axios · Jul 14, 2022
Biden says US ‘not going to wait forever’ for Iran to reenter nuclear agreement Mr Biden says curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions is ‘a vital security interest to both Israel and the United States and ... the rest of the world’ The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Biden says won't wait forever for Iran's response on nuclear deal The United States will not wait forever for Tehran's response on returning to a 2015 nuclear deal, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
U.S., Israel jointly pledge to deny Iran nuclear arms The leaders of the United States and Israel pledged on Thursday to deny Iran nuclear weaponry, including through the possible use of "all elements of national power" available to Washington, according to a joint statement. Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
Biden Promises Israel 'Deeper Integration' in the Region...Stresses Two-state Solution On his first leg of his tour in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden promised Israel to deepen its integration in the region by expanding peace agreements and security cooperation frameworks. At the same time, he underlined the importance of the two-state solution and the need for “more peace.”… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
The Latest: Biden, Israeli PM Lapid, meet in Jerusalem President Joe Biden is meeting in Jerusalem with Israel’s prime minister, Yair Lapid The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration US President Biden and Israeli PM Lapid sign joint declaration during meeting in Jerusalem. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022 With the world in ‘turmoil’, a new ‘Quad’ comes into place India, Israel, US and UAE come together to boost business and diplomatic ties and to hedge bets in a world of turmoil.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Israeli politics a chaotic backdrop for Biden's visit President Joe Biden will seek to bolster cooperation between the United States, Israel and other countries during his first full day in the Middle East
Reuters · Jul 14, 2022 U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on Thursday to deny Iran nuclear arms, a show of unity by allies long divided over diplomacy with Tehran.
Axios · Jul 14, 2022 Biden to ask Israeli prime minister to increase military aid to Ukraine Under pressure from U.S. officials, Israel has gradually taken a more pro-Ukraine position than it did when the war began.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022 Biden to meet with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem on Mideast tour JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden will hold bilateral talks on Thursday with Israeli officials in Jerusalem, where the two allies are expected to declare a "united stand" on common foe Iran.
WEKU · Jul 13, 2022 Biden tries fist bumps instead of handshakes ahead of Saudi crown prince meeting The White House says Biden is trying to limit physical contact during his trip to the Middle East because of COVID risks. But it's a decision that comes conveniently ahead of an awkward meeting.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022 Biden commits to Israel’s security as he embarks on Middle East tour After the visit a communique titled the ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ will reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022 Biden to ‘Minimize Contact’ on Middle East Visit Due to COVID-19 The White House said Wednesday that President Joe Biden would limit physical contact during his Middle East tour, citing coronavirus concerns, as he landed in Israel ahead of a trip to Saudi Arabia. Biden, 79, began his first regional visit as president by landing at Ben Gurion airport near the…
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Older than state of Israel, Joe Biden’s visit means he has met all country’s leaders since 1973 US president praises ‘deeper and stronger’ relationship with Israel
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022 Biden Greeted as Old Friend in Israel at Start of Middle East Tour US President Joe Biden arrived on Wednesday in Israel, which embraced him as an old friend on the first leg of a high-stakes trip dominated by tensions with Iran. Landing at Ben Gurion Airport, whose tarmac he first trod in 1973 as a senator, Biden bumped fists with Israeli Prime…
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022 Amid COVID worries, fist bumps for Biden — with exceptions The White House says President Joe Biden will try to limit physical contact during his Middle East trip because of concern about rising COVID-19 cases