ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, discussing the possibility of historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and the potential to resolve wider disputes within the Arab world.
Netanyahu stressed that such an achievement could progress Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts under Biden's leadership.
In a separate context, Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's dedication to democracy and engaged in discussions with Biden on shared democratic values, the two-state solution, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
During the meeting, President Biden acknowledged the enduring friendship between the U.S. and Israel, recognizing Israel's pivotal role. However, he also addressed challenging issues, including democratic values and maintaining checks and balances within their respective systems.
Biden proposed the idea of a future meeting in Washington, possibly by year-end, following a substantial gap in interactions, as Netanyahu was not initially invited to meet with Biden in the early months of his presidency.
While discussions about diplomatic normalization between Israelis and Saudis, along with a defense agreement between the U.S. and Riyadh, continue, a concrete agreement remains a distant prospect.
