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U.S. official: Biden will give Bennett time and allow the government to stabilize
Despite the controversy, Bennett also signals that he wants a good start with Biden.
He consulted with historian Micha Goodman on the Palestinian issue and echoed in his inaugural address his book on reducing conflict with the Palestinians.
For Biden, this is a broad cushion for cooperation
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 21:15 Updated: 22:20
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The Biden administration intends to move slowly with the new government in Jerusalem, allow it to stabilize and avoid at this stage initiatives that could undermine it or create controversy - a senior US administration official told Walla !. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has also signaled in recent days that he intends to proceed with great caution and avoid early confrontation with the US administration regarding issues such as Iran or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an approach that would be very similar to that of the Biden administration.
Bennett's views on the Iranian and Palestinian issues in the past have been very hawkish. He supported the intensification of attacks on Iranian interests in the Middle East and supported the annexation of Area C to Israel. However, as a coalition leader with significant differences of opinion between the various parties it will be difficult for him to realize these positions anyway, and he is now looking for a political agenda that will be less controversial and consistent with the administration in Washington.
In his speech at the inauguration of the Knesset, Bennett presented a policy similar to that of Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu on the Iranian issue, and expressed opposition to a return to the nuclear deal. Mutual trust and respect.
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Intends to proceed with great caution and avoid confrontation with the US administration.
Bennett (Photo: Reuven Castro)
President Biden spoke with Bennett two hours after he was sworn in on Sunday. According to Bennett's advisers, he was very pleased with the conversation with the American president. The White House was also satisfied with the conversation. Biden told Bennett during the meeting that he and his advisers want to work with the Israeli government in cooperation and clarified that he is sure that this will also happen, said a source close to the contents of the conversation.
"The White House wants to have regular contacts and close consultations with Bennett and his staff that will be based on an honest exchange of views, a respectful and respectful approach to disagreements and a desire to work to strengthen stability and security," a source close to the White House said. Biden has not yet invited Bennett to visit the White House, but senior Israeli officials estimate that this may happen as early as July.
One of the biggest issues between Bennett and Baiden is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
One of the people with whom Bennett has consulted in recent months is the historian Dr. Micha Goodman, author of the book "Capture 67." Bennett has also spoken with Goodman in recent weeks.
Talked to Bennett two hours after he was sworn in on Sunday.
Biden (Photo: Reuters)
In his book, Goodman calls for a gradual approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and argues that in light of the fact that a permanent settlement between the parties cannot be reached in the foreseeable future, Israel must already take steps to "reduce the conflict."
Bennett read Goodman's book and, according to a source close to the subject, was very interested in some of the ideas raised in the book. In his inaugural address, Bennett echoed the book's central idea when addressing the Palestinian issue. "Palestinians need to take responsibility for their actions and understand that violence will be met with a decisive response," Bennett said. "On the other hand, security calm and civilian occupation will lead to moves in the economic field, reducing friction and reducing conflict."
The Biden administration sees things almost identically.
The President of the United States also does not believe that a permanent settlement can be reached at this time.
Biden and his foreign minister in Linken have said several times since taking office that they are interested in advancing practical steps on the ground that will improve the freedom, security and economic prosperity of Palestinians and Israelis.
The similarity between the two approaches may provide a broad cushion for collaboration.
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