Name: Biden Meets Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu Amid Frosty Relations
Uploaded: 2023-09-21T14:39:44.000Z
Description: President Joe Biden met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 20 in New York for the first time since the Israeli leader returned to office late last year. They discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the normalization of relations with Riyadh, during the meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Steve Lance is NTD's Washington D.C. Bureau Chief and chief political correspondent. Steve anchors NTD's "Capitol Report," a political news show based in the nation's capital aimed at providing a direct channel to the voices and people who shape policy in America. Steve also co-moderates NTD's special election coverage "The Nation Decides."

Steve Lance

NTD Plus

News

The Capitol Report is a political news show based in Washington D.C. We provide the world with a direct channel to the voices and people who shape policy in America. Capitol Report features all of the political news of the day with expert interviews and analysis.

Capitol Report

Cuban Regime Can't Be Trusted to Distribute US Aid: Panel

Fraud in Government Social Programs 'Bilking the Taxpayers,' 'People Who Have Legitimate Needs': Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Trump Has a Royal Flush to Sustain Pressure on Xi: Analyst

NTD Newsroom comprises teams of reporters, editors, and producers assigned to cover breaking news and other stories.


NTD Newsroom

Mari Otsu is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. 

Mari Otsu

US News

Trump Says He and Xi Spoke ‘A Lot’ About Taiwan, Minimizes Chances of Conflict

Iris Tao is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. Prior to her work at the White House, Iris reported on U.S. politics and U.S.–China relations from NTD’s New York headquarters. She holds degrees in journalism and economics from Boston University.

Iris Tao

Sen. Ron Johnson Discusses Whistleblower Testimony on COVID

No One Should Be in Favor of Allowing Regime to Allow Organ Harvesting: Rep. Nunn

Melina Wisecup is NTD's congressional correspondent based in Washington, covering Capitol Hill and campaign politics.

Melina Wisecup

Panel Discusses Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Medicare Fraud

US Changing Global Dynamics, Pivoting Countries out of China’s Sphere of Influence: China Expert

CCP Fears Religious Freedom More Than Anything: Former US Ambassador-at-Large

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. 

The Associated Press

China News

Trump Arrives in Beijing for Talks With China's Xi on Iran War, Trade, US Arms Sales to Taiwan

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 15)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 14)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 13)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 12)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 11)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 8)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 6)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 5)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 4)

Capitol Report Full Broadcast (May 1)

Fast, compelling, first-hand news from China. China in Focus airs Monday–Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

China in Focus

China Sends Warships to Pacific Drill as Tensions With Japan Rise

Reuters is a news agency owned by Thomson Reuters. It employs around 2,500 journalists and 600 photojournalists in about 200 locations worldwide writing in 16 languages.

Reuters

We present news that is truthful and based on facts, outside of the political fog. Instead of focusing on the negative things happening around us, our mission is to give our viewers a good morning with empathetic and uplifting stories. Our aim is to provide an antidote to negativity by shining a light on the best side of people. We speak to inspiring people who positively impact communities, pursue topics that represent our common human values, and will never miss an opportunity to bring you heartwarming stories.

NTD Good Morning

2 US Embassy Personnel Assigned to Cartel Case Killed in Car Accident

Gunman Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Louisiana Mass Shooting

Flora Hua is a reporter based at NTD's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers China news, U.S.-China relations, and human rights issues. Flora primarily contributes to NTD's "China in Focus."  

Flora Hua

Trump: Seized Iranian Ship May Have ‘A Gift From China’

Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.


Joseph Lord

Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.

Aldgra Fredly

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman

Wildfires Across Georgia and Florida Have Destroyed Nearly 50 Homes and Are Forcing Evacuations

News you can trust from the U.S. and around the world. Critical information and insight. We cover the stories that others don’t. NTD News Today airs Monday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

NTD News Today

US Warns of China Hacks via Routers, Smart Devices

Juliet Song is an international correspondent exclusively covering China news for NTD. She primarily contributes to NTD's "China in Focus," covering U.S.-China relations, the Chinese regime's human rights abuses, and domestic unrest inside China.

Juliet Song

2 Americans Among Suspected Communist Rebels Killed in Clashes With Troops, Philippine Officials Say

Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs. He was previously a news writer for NTD. 


Ryan Morgan

World News

Middle East

Iran

3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds

Health News

3 Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean: WHO

President Joe Biden met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 20 in New York for the first time since the Israeli leader returned to office late last year. They discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the normalization of relations with Riyadh, during the meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

President Biden opened the bilateral meeting by recalling how long he had known Mr. Netanyahu.

He then said that the two would discuss "hard issues," including defending "democratic values" and preserving the path to a negotiated two-state solution, a proposed framework for settling the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon was also a priority at the meeting.

In March, President Biden said he wouldn’t invite Mr. Netanyahu to the White House in the near term because of Mr. Netanyahu's attempt to change Israel’s judiciary system.

And in an <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-criticizes-israeli-prime-ministers-cabinet-over-extremist-views-5384872">interview</a> with CNN in July, he described Mr. Netanyahu's Cabinet as extreme.

“This is one of the most extremist members of Cabinets that I’ve seen,” he told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria.

The White House expressed concerns about Mr. Netanyahu's attempt to overhaul the country’s judiciary system early this year. The Knesset, Israel's parliament, approved legislation that repealed the "reasonableness doctrine," which the Israeli Supreme Court had used to judge government policies. Critics argued that Mr. Netanyahu's proposed reforms would damage the balance of power between government bodies and destabilize the country's democracy.

“Even where we have some differences, my commitment to Israel, you know, is ironclad," President Biden said during the bilateral meeting. "I think without Israel, there's not a Jew in the world who is secure. Israel is essential.”

"I hope we will see each other in Washington by the end of the year," Mr. Netanyahu told President Biden in his opening remarks.

Both leaders highlighted the shared goal of a "more stable and prosperous Middle East” and the new economic corridor that was agreed to at the recent G20 Summit in New Delhi.

At the G20 summit early this month, the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a memorandum of understanding for an infrastructure project that will connect India, the Middle East, and Europe. The project will create an economic corridor linked by a railway line and existing ports that run through the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel.
<h2>Israel and Saudi Arabia</h2>
During the bilateral meeting, President Biden expressed his hope for the success of efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, noting that such an idea would have been impossible a decade ago.

“I think that under your leadership, Mr. President, we can forge a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia,” Mr. Netanyahu said. “And I think such a peace would go a long way for us to advance the end of the Arab–Israeli conflict, achieve reconciliation between the Islamic world and the Jewish state, and advance a genuine peace between Israel and the Palestinians.”

Three years ago, Israel normalized ties with the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan in what is known as the Abraham Accords.

The Biden administration is now pressing for a Saudi–Israeli agreement. While the Abraham Accords brought about significant changes, Washington believes that a <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/saudi-israeli-deal-likely-take-years-not-weeks">Saudi–Israeli deal</a> would represent a watershed moment in Israel's regional relations, effectively ending its isolation and paving the path for a more peaceful and prosperous region.

However, some aren't optimistic about the timeline for reaching such an agreement.

“The Biden administration’s effort to broker a Saudi–Israeli agreement is only the most recent in a long line of U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East,” Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, wrote in a <a href="https://www.csis.org/analysis/saudi-israeli-deal-likely-take-years-not-weeks">recent report</a>.

“While hopes are running increasingly high, a substantial agreement is likely to take years.”

<em>From <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-meets-israels-prime-minister-netanyahu-amid-frosty-relations-5495415">The Epoch Times</a></em>

Latest

Programs

brazil

Videos

israel

Politics

04_Top Stories

Latest Clips

biden

Americas

emel akan

Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the Biden administration. Prior to this role, she covered the economic policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she worked in the financial sector as an investment banker at JPMorgan. She graduated with a master’s degree in business administration from Georgetown University.

Emel Akan

Executive Branch

Latest and breaking news, documentaries, movies, and lifestyle content on NTD+.
 
Empower your knowledge and elevate your spirit with NTD+, your go-to destination for truthful news, insightful documentaries, and captivating lifestyle content that enriches your life.