Biden Extends Olive Branch to Netanyahu, Easing US-Israel Tensions

President Biden has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a meeting in the United States, marking their first face-to-face encounter since Netanyahu re-entered office in December. The invitation comes after months of tensions between the two leaders, with Biden previously expressing concerns over Netanyahu's hard-line positions. While the invitation signals a desire to restore normalcy to the U.S.-Israel alliance, White House officials emphasized that it does not indicate a change in Biden's objections to Netanyahu's policies. The invitation was extended on the eve of a visit to Washington by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, which had been seen as a slight to Netanyahu.