Israel Worried Over Biden’s Policy on Iran, Palestine
- Israel worried over Biden’s policy on Iran, Palestine
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While world leaders look forward to working with U.S. President Joe Biden, Israel is worried over the new administration’s stance on Iran and the Palestinian-Israeli issue
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As Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States at the Capitol building, which was attended by top political figures and former presidents Wednesday, congratulations have poured in from around the world. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had close ties with former President Donald Trump, also said he was looking forward to working together with the new administration to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.
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“I look forward to working with you (Biden) to further strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance, to continue expanding peace between Israel and the Arab world and to confront common challenges, chief among them the threat posed by Iran,” Netanyahu said in a video. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz also congratulated Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, tweeting: “I am certain that our unwavering alliance will continue to serve the greater goals of a more stable and prosperous Middle East and a more peaceful world.”
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However, despite the soft tones of the heads of the country, Israel’s officials expressed concern Thursday over the new U.S. administration’s plan to revive a nuclear deal with Iran as well as reengaging in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, according to several media outlets.
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Israeli daily Walla wrote that senior Israeli government officials are currently displaying “symptoms of drug addicts in the rehabilitation process” after being “pampered” for four years by Trump.
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“Netanyahu’s fears are understandable and not surprising. The new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is trying to calm these fears a little. However, it is not clear whether it will succeed in that,” it added. “In a congressional hearing, Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken tried to send reassuring messages about the Iranian file, not only to the Republicans but also to Israel and the Gulf states, who in recent weeks have been urging Biden not to return to an agreement with Iran and that he must consult with them in advance.”
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