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Posted 9/20/2023, 5:54:00 PM

Biden Makes Surprise Religious Gesture in Meeting With Netanyahu; Leaders Discuss Israel-Saudi Ties Amid Protests

Biden unexpectedly made the sign of the cross while meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu in New York.
The leaders discussed hopes of establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu joked about he and Biden being friends for over 40 years.
Protestors demonstrated against Netanyahu outside the meeting.
Saudi Arabia has done business with Trump and his family since he left office.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 5:54:00 PM

Biden Makes Surprise Religious Gesture in Meeting With Netanyahu; Leaders Discuss Israel-Saudi Ties Amid Protests

Biden unexpectedly made the sign of the cross while meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu in New York.
The leaders discussed hopes of establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu joked about he and Biden being friends for over 40 years.
Protestors demonstrated against Netanyahu outside the meeting.
Saudi Arabia has done business with Trump and his family since he left office.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Biden Shakes Hands With Saudi Crown Prince MBS at G20, Reversing Earlier Frosty Reception

9/15/2023

Biden to Meet With World Leaders at UN General Assembly, Host Zelensky at White House

9/19/2023

Zelensky Urges More Support from Israel, Discusses Early Warning System and Concerns Over Russia-Iran Ties in Meeting with Netanyahu

9/22/2023

Netanyahu Tells UN of Progress Toward Israel-Saudi Peace Deal, But Obstacles Remain

9/25/2023

Netanyahu Meets Biden in New York, Discusses Israel's Growing Role in Diplomacy and Technology

10/14/2023

Biden Speaks with Israeli and Palestinian Leaders as Gaza Crisis Deepens Ahead of Potential Israeli Ground Offensive

U.S. President Biden spoke to Netanyahu and Abbas amidst Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis and Israel's expected response to Hamas attacks.

10/15/2023

Netanyahu Invites Biden to Israel Amid Tensions with Hamas

10/17/2023

Biden to Visit Jordan Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict, Reaffirm U.S. Support for Israel While Pursuing Diplomacy

President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Jordan follows his recent trip to Israel and aims to emphasize the need for diplomatic engagement and support for Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

10/17/2023

Biden to Visit Israel, Regional Leaders Amid Gaza Crisis and American Casualties

10/18/2023

Biden Backs Israel, Decries Hamas Attack

10/18/2023

Biden Visits Israel Amid Heightened Tensions in Region