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Biden Speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu; U.S. to “Recalibrate” Saudi Relations

HeadlineFeb 18, 2021

President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday for the first time since taking office four weeks ago. According to the White House, the leaders discussed Iran, military cooperation, as well as Biden’s support for Israel’s recent normalization of ties with several countries in the Arab and Muslim world. Meanwhile, the White House has announced it will “recalibrate” its relationship with Saudi Arabia by holding talks with Saudi King Salman instead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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