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brooklynite

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Tue Jun 14, 2022, 10:03 AM Jun 2022

Biden heading next month to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank

Source: Washington Post

President Biden is planning an expansive trip to the Middle East next month, including a controversial meeting with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, a much-debated move that signals a striking relaxation in Biden’s posture toward the Saudis.

During a four-day trip — from July 13 to 16 — Biden is planning to visit Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia, according to White House officials who for the first time formally confirmed an itinerary that has been debated for weeks within the administration.

It will mark Biden’s first trip to Israel as president and will come nearly 50 years after he first visited the country as a young senator. He also plans to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, a meeting likely to occur in Bethlehem during a stop in the West Bank.

The trip reflects Biden’s attempt to address some of the thorniest challenges in the region: pressure to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a need for more oil that could help lower soaring gas prices, efforts to revive peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and a push to end the war in Yemen.


Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/14/biden-saudi-arabia-israel/
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Biden heading next month to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank (Original Post) brooklynite Jun 2022 OP
I believe that of the 4 major issues mentioned, Iran is the most difficult Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #1
Ahh yes, our good friends the Saudis n/t hibbing Jun 2022 #2
And let's not forget the Israelis 867-5309. Jun 2022 #4
Will he suggest public head chopping is not a good look for 2022 SA. Magoo48 Jun 2022 #3

Magoo48

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3. Will he suggest public head chopping is not a good look for 2022 SA.
Tue Jun 14, 2022, 12:29 PM
Jun 2022

Perhaps he might suggest apartheid and segregation is not a good look for Israel.

Oh hell wait, we are still segregated by poverty and racist economy. And, we still have the death penalty. Shit, why not be oil buddies with SA? Why not give billions to Israel?

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