To Israelis, President Biden’s visit was mostly a source of celebration of growing ties with Arab countries. For the Palestinians, Mr. Biden brought funding and sympathy — but no long-term plans.
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Saudis Made Trump’s Visit an Extravaganza.
The Saudis lavished attention on President Donald J. Trump during his first visit in 2017, but President Biden has been more critical of the kingdom.
Biden and Israel Remain Divided on Handling Iran’s Nuclear Program
Amid declarations of the strong friendship between Israel and the United States, the differing approaches to the best way to stop Iran’s nuclear program were evident on Mr. Biden’s trip to Jerusalem.
Biden’s Saudi Lesson: The Only Path Runs Through M.B.S.
President Biden tried to isolate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over human rights abuses. Now, the United States needs Saudi Arabia, and Mr. Biden is about to visit.
Biden Adopts ‘No Handshake’ Covid Policy, but Not For Long
A virus subvariant provided a reason to “reduce contact” before a potentially fraught encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The plan quickly slipped away in Israel.
Biden Mideast Trip Fraught With Political Perils
President Biden is heading to the Mideast with one eye on U.S. strategic goals abroad and another on his political vulnerabilities back home.
Biden to Make First Visit as President to Israel and Saudi Arabia
On his first trip to the region since taking office, President Biden will begin in Israel, which has been building relations with Arab nations. He will also make a stop in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Bankrolls a Challenge to the PGA
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
For Saudi Arabia, Golf Is Seen as an Image Sanitizer
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
Saudi Prince Visits Turkey For First Time Since Khashoggi Murder
The 2018 killing and dismemberment of the Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul drove a deep wedge between the two countries.