Biden kicks off Mideast tour
The vice president kicked off his five-day Mideast trip in Israel where he told leaders that U.S. ties to Israel are “unshakable.” Mr. Biden plans to focus on Iran and the indirect peace talks that Israel and Palestine are prepared to undertake. However, expectations are low that these talks will lead to an agreement, says BBC reporter Heather Sharpe.
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