Biden’s foreign policy team enters negotiations with full force
A hot week of American diplomacy in the Middle East is ahead, and to reach an agreement and control the escalating tensions, Biden’s foreign policy team will utilize all its capabilities
William Burns will lead the negotiating team and will effectively chair the team of three mediating countries
Given the current conditions in Israeli domestic politics and the intense tension between Israeli political factions, significant power and authority are needed to curb the influence of extremists on Netanyahu and prevent his actions that could undermine the groundwork for an agreement
The official and public warning from the White House to Smotrich, the extremist Israeli minister, indicates the end of Biden’s team’s patience and tolerance
Brett McGurk will soon head to Cairo to advance his special negotiations, and Blinken has also informed Israeli officials that there is a possibility of his visit to the Middle East