President Joe Biden welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House on Wednesday to discuss security challenges ahead of political change in their countries. After the elections in the US and Israel that will happen in the coming weeks.
Before Wednesday’s discussion President Biden and President Herzog Speaking to reporters in the Oval Room, the Israeli leader confirmed it He and the US leader Will attend the 27th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP 27 , which will be hosted by Egypt next month.
President Herzog also said Wednesday marks the 40th day since the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman arrested by the Iranian moral police for wearing a shawl. This has led to protests across the country and also in many countries.
President Herzog said: “This is an example of how Iran crushes its people. as it moves towards the development of nuclear weapons and the supply of ammunition to massacre innocent people in Ukraine. (from) Challenges from Iran It is a great challenge that needs to be discussed ”.
White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday, “The two leaders have plans to discuss regional and global challenges. who have common concerns This includes threats from Iran and its associates. He will also discuss the conclusion of a historic agreement to resolve the dispute over the maritime borders between Israel and Lebanon with which the United States has mediated ”.
Meanwhile, Biden said Israel and Lebanon will sign a maritime agreement on Thursday. to establish a permanent boundary
President Herzog began an official two-day visit to Washington on Tuesday and met with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the Department of State, and Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Advisor. .
- Source: VOA and Reuters
