Israel’s Prime Minister says the upcoming visit of US Vice-President Joe Biden proves the strong ties between the close allies. Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called Biden a “friend” and his visit a reflection of close ties. He said, “those who have predicted the collapse of these relations” have been proven wrong.
Netanyahu has had a rocky relationship with President Barack Obama, particularly over Netanyahu’s fierce objection to a nuclear deal with Iran. Biden’s previous official visit in 2010 was marred by an Israeli announcement of a new West Bank settlement project that angered the White House, which declared it damaging to peace prospects. Jerusalem: Israel’s Prime Minister says the upcoming visit of US Vice-President Joe Biden proves the strong ties between the close allies. Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called Biden a “friend” and his visit a reflection of close ties. He said, “those who have predicted the collapse of these relations” have been proven wrong.
Netanyahu has had a rocky relationship with President Barack Obama, particularly over Netanyahu’s fierce objection to a nuclear deal with Iran. Biden’s previous official visit in 2010 was marred by an Israeli announcement of a new West Bank settlement project that angered the White House, which declared it damaging to peace prospects.