Smart Take | What Did President Biden's Trip to Israel Accomplish?

President Biden's quick trip to Israel came at an inopportune time. With passions flaring in the wake of the bombing of the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, anti-Israeli protests erupted across the Middle East. In response, Jordan’s King Abdullah, along with the Egyptian and Palestinian leaders, canceled a planned meeting with President Biden. Wilson Global Fellow Joe Macaron assess the Biden visit, the cancelled summit, and the importance of Egypt and Jordan’s involvement if there's any hope of achieving a cease fire.

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The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.   Read more

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