Tag: Joe Biden
White House working to set up meeting between Biden and Bennett as Rivlin visits
Israel and the U.S. are working to set up a meeting between new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.
According to Axios, Biden had a phone conversation with...
Political Biography Includes Anecdotes About Biden and Jews
While this book was published prior to the election by which Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, there is much in it that remains of interest — particularly for people...
Iran’s president-elect says ballistic-missile program not up for discussion
“The U.S. is obliged to lift all oppressive sanctions against Iran,” Iran’s president-elect Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday, taking a hardline position regarding ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna.
Speaking at a news conference shortly after...
Biden congratulates Bennett, agrees to work closely on regional security, Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday just hours after the Israeli leader was sworn into office.
Biden offered his “warm congratulations” to Bennett and “highlighted his decades of steadfast support...
Jewish support for Biden remains unchanged from election, says AJC survey
A survey commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, released on Wednesday, indicated that support for U.S. President Joe Biden among American Jews remains strong, while a political rift continues between the Orthodox Jews and...
Blinken underscores US role in rebuilding Gaza, talks regional issues with Netanyahu
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in Jerusalem on the first leg of a regional tour that will include stops in Ramallah, Jordan and Egypt....
Biden expects ‘significant de-escalation’ in hostilities, as relayed to Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that he expects a “significant de-escalation” in hostilities today.
According to a White House readout, the two leaders “had a detailed discussion...
Biden believes Israel’s response to Gaza rockets has been proportionate
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he considers Israel’s response to two days of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip as proportionate.
“One of the things I’ve seen thus far is that there...
Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has ‘unwavering support,’ urges pathway to restore calm
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, where he double-downed on his “unwavering support” for Israel’s security amid more than 1,300 rockets fired on the country from terrorist...
Trump: Biden encouraging attacks by not backing Israel
Former President Donald Trump commented on the escalating situation in Israel, sharply criticizing his successor, U.S. President Joe Biden, and accusing him of not sufficiently supporting Israel.
“When I was in office, we were known...