2022-02-07 05:27:03
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is trying ahead to a visit to Israel later this 12 months, he instructed Prime Minister Naftali Bennett throughout a telephone name between the 2 leaders on Sunday, in accordance to a White House assertion.
Biden additionally conveyed his “unwavering support” for Israel’s safety and “full support” for replenishing the Iron Dome air protection system. The pair additionally mentioned fears that Russia is getting ready to invade Ukraine, the White House stated.
“The President thanked the Prime Minister for his invitation to visit Israel and said he looks forward to a visit later this year,” the assertion stated.
The US chief hosted Bennett on the White House final 12 months, the place the pair glossed over their variations and put up a united entrance.
Israel fiercely opposes Biden’s try to reverse his predecessor Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a 2015 nuclear deal that lifted sanctions on Iran in change for curbs on its nuclear program.
Bennett has additionally stated he’ll proceed settlement building and is in opposition to a Palestinian state in territories Israel captured in 1967.
Biden spoke with Bennett to “reaffirm the warm and historic partnership between the United States and Israel,” The White House stated Sunday.
They mentioned safety within the Center East, “including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies.”
Biden underscored his dedication to stability within the area “together with Israelis and Palestinians enjoying equal measures of security, freedom, and prosperity.”
