Biden, Harris, and Netanyahu to Discuss Security, Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to hold a crucial meeting with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, July 13, at the White House. The meeting comes at a critical time for US-Israel relations, as the two countries face a number of challenges, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program.
It is no secret that Biden and Netanyahu have had a strained relationship in the past, with Biden being more critical of Israel than his predecessors. However, the two leaders have made an effort to improve their relationship since Biden took office, and the upcoming meeting is seen as an opportunity to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
According to the White House, the meeting will focus on a range of issues, including security, the economy, and the Middle East peace process. The leaders are also expected to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and the threat that it poses to both Israel and the United States.
Meeting to Focus on Security Cooperation
Security cooperation is likely to be a major focus of the meeting, as the United States and Israel are close allies in the fight against terrorism. The two countries have a long history of cooperating on security issues, and the meeting is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen this cooperation.
One of the key issues that the leaders are expected to discuss is the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. The Biden administration has been critical of Israel’s settlement policy in the West Bank, and the leaders are expected to discuss ways to deescalate the conflict and find a two-state solution.
Iran Nuclear Program a Major Concern
The Iranian nuclear program is another major concern for both the United States and Israel. Iran has been developing its nuclear program for decades, and the United States and Israel believe that Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
The Biden administration has been trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal, which was negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. The deal placed limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the deal in 2018, and Iran has since resumed its nuclear development.
The leaders are expected to discuss ways to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The United States has said that it is prepared to use military force if necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The meeting between Biden, Harris, and Netanyahu is expected to be a critical opportunity to strengthen US-Israel relations and address a range of challenges facing the two countries.
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