Foreign Policy - Page 914

July 14, 2022

Sen. Mike Lee calls out 'disturbing direction' of Congress as some Democrats oppose support for Israel

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, highlights the 'troubling' trend of division amongst members of Congress over the state of Israel and America's relationship with the Middle East.

July 14, 2022

Biden and Israeli PM pledge no nukes for Iran, will join other nations in confronting Iran

President Biden held a joint press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Biden said he will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.

July 14, 2022

Biden heads to Saudi Arabia with a mission to kiss and make up

Biden heads to Saudi Arabia to kiss and make up with its controversial leader. President's mission is to address Iran deal and get Saudis to pump more oil.

July 13, 2022

Joe Biden 'can't escape the legacy' of Donald Trump in the Middle East: Politico

Politico published a report Wednesday that highlighted the impact of President Donald Trump's legacy on the Biden administration's policies toward the Middle East.

July 13, 2022

Bloomberg columnist calls for ‘naive’ Biden to make ‘clean break’ from his ‘failed Iran policy'

Bloomberg published an op-ed Wednesday that called for President Biden to "call off" negotiations with Iran over its nuclear weapons program. The author said Biden looks "naive".

July 13, 2022

Biden shakes hands with former Israeli PM, begins ‘no handshake' policy just before Saudi meeting

The White House advised that President Biden would avoid shaking hands during his Middle East trip over concerns regarding resurgent COVID-19 infections.

July 13, 2022

Biden makes Holocaust gaffe during Israel visit

President Joe Biden made an embarrassing gaffe after arriving in Israel Wednesday while discussing the legacy and the horrors of the Holocaust.

July 13, 2022

Biden defends Iran deal against Israel news scrutiny, officials tout 'important strategic ties'

A poll conducted in Israel indicated that 75% of Israelis do not believe the Biden administration considers the country's best interests when negotiating the Iran Deal.

July 13, 2022

Secret Service member allegedly involved in 'physical encounter' in Israel prior to President Biden's trip

A United States Secret Service member was allegedly involved in a "physical altercation" in Israel and has been sent back to the United States.

July 13, 2022

State Dept official: ISIS 'resurgence' more likely if American, other foreign fighters stay detained in Syria

Acting State Department counterterrorism coordinator Timothy Betts warned that ISIS may resurge if non-Syrian fighters remain detained in Syria instead of being repatriated.