Biden Arrives in Israel on High-Stakes Middle East Trip to Boost Ties – WSJ

JERUSALEM President Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday to kick off a trip to the Middle East that his administration hopes will bolster U.S. ties in the region, but could yield limited progress on American priorities.

The connection between the Israeli people and the American people is bone-deep, Mr. Biden said shortly after landing at the Ben Gurion Airport for his 10th trip to the country over his decadeslong career in politics. It was his first visit to Israel as president.

We re simply happy to see you, Mr. President, the simple, genuine joy of seeing a good friend once again, said Yair Lapid, Israel s caretaker prime minister.

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Sigh.