Naftali Bennett
The two Mideast leaders discuss “ways to deepen and strengthen cooperation between the states, with an emphasis on broadening mutual trade, and a long series of regional and international issues.”
The conversation resulted in a “meaningful exchange of views” and an opportunity to exchange greetings in advance of Rosh Hashanah.
Regarding the U.S. chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said, “It was probably the right decision maybe that wasn’t performed in the right manner.”
R (55), whose name and picture cannot be published until his appointment is confirmed, currently serves as the agency’s deputy director.
According to one source, Israeli Prime Minister Bennett wanted to demonstrate that he can be “prime ministerial” like his predecessor, while President Joe Biden needed to show that despite the Afghanistan crisis, the United States is still important in the Middle East.
Israel first country to offer COVID booster shot to all citizens over age 12
More than two million Israelis have already received a third dose of the vaccine, according to the country’s prime minister.
Israel and the U.S. have agreed on a “joint working strategy” regarding Iran’s nuclear program, says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
The two men met twice, discussing everything from a coronavirus booster and the Amtrak train system to the threat the terror groups and an Iran that seems to be headed for a nuclear weapon poses to the Middle East and the world.
Jonathan Schanzer at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet and U.S President Joe Biden represents a chance to affirm the strong U.S.-Israeli relationship—something to show that America has the trust of its friends in the Mideast.
According to the Pentagon, at least 12 U.S. military members and dozens of Afghan civilians were killed near the Hamid Karzai International Airport’s Abbey Gate. Another explosion happened at the nearby Baron Hotel, where British forces were helping to facilitate the evacuation.
According to a readout of the meeting from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett thanked Howard Kohr for the organization’s “steadfast support for the State of Israel,” saying he views the organization’s activities as “a leading and integral factor in strengthening Israel’s standing in the United States.”
