U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden arrive at Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, March 8, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Ronen ZvulunSo Much For A Friendly Biden Visit To Israel -- Foreign Policy
It looked this morning like U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was going to have a nice, friendly visit to Israel, even though the government there announced on the eve of his trip that it was approving new construction in an existing settlement bloc in the West Bank.
"The bond between our two nations has been and will remain unshakable," Biden wrote this morning in President Shimon Peres's guestbook. "Only together can we achieve lasting peace in the region." He also praised Peres as "articulate."
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More News On Vice President Biden's Trip To Israel
Netanyahu to Biden: We didn't seek to embarrass you over East Jerusalem construction -- Haaretz
The slap heard round the world -- Haaretz
Israel approves 1600 new homes in E. Jerusalem as Biden visits -- Politico
New wrinkle in Joe Biden agenda: 1,600 units in Israeli settlement -- Christian Science Monitor
Israel plans 1,600 new Jewish homes in Jerusalem as Biden arrives -- The Telegraph
Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan -- Reuters
Peace Talks In Doubt After Israel Announces Plans For New Homes -- NPR
White House condemns new E. Jerusalem settlements -- AP
Biden Urges Israel to Take Risks for Peace, Reassures Israelis They Have Washington's Backing -- Voice of America
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