Biden's visit to Israel

Biden’s refusal to allow Israelis to visit along with him and his change of flags signaled he does not recognize Israeli sovereignty or authority in that part of Jerusalem.

The opportunity to deepen Israel’s strategic depth through the Abraham Accords enables it to create an effective military option that could pose a threat to Iran.

Even though many Democrats don’t “speak religion,” I think that you do. You understand that US-Israel ties go beyond the political.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: It is a big deal when the president of the most powerful country in the world comes here, even if it is only on the way toward a more important visit for him in Saudi Arabia.

Move seen as directly undermining Israeli sovereignty over eastern part of capital.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: A number of important developments occurred, and some pieces of the political puzzle are beginning to fall into place.

President Biden will travel to Bethlehem to meet with Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Palestinian Authority.

The White House said the decision to open Saudi airspace "paves the way for a more integrated, stable, and secure Middle East."

Although now seemingly a routine occurrence, it is easy to forget that for more than a quarter-century, consecutive American presidents refrained from visiting the Jewish state.

Along with the Biden visit, another festive event is causing traffic congestion in Jerusalem this week – the 21st Maccabiah.