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PHEW! The world breathes a sigh of relief – except Netanyahu

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Published: 10 November 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israeli PM among last to congratulate Biden, doesn’t state he won; former Biden aide says he will re-enter Iran deal within months; Trump officials plan ‘flood’ of sanctions on Iran

After hours of silence, Netanyahu congratulates Biden, doesn’t state that he won (Times of Israel)
Israeli top leaders among last to comment on outcome of 2020 vote; PM notes ‘long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years,’ while also tweeting thanks to Trump

BARAK RAVID: Trump administration plans "flood" of sanctions on Iran by January 20 (Axios)

Biden will seek to re-enter Iran nuclear deal within months, former aide says (Times of Israel)
Amos Hochstein tells Israeli TV rejoining the agreement is a top priority for the US-president elect; report says Trump planning flurry of sanctions to make move harder

To Trump-trained Israeli ears, Biden’s victory rhetoric sounds alien and potentially hostile (Haaretz)
CHEMI SHALEV: Biden's liberal worldview and traditional positions on Palestinian conflict sure to shock Netanyahu’s Israel

US-Israel relations will continue comfortably with Biden as president (Haaretz)
NOA LANDAU: Biden is a classic student of AIPAC and unlikely to make dramatic political moves. When it comes to Israel, his victory will only damage one thing

Photo: Joe Biden addresses supporters in Wilmington on November 4 (Paul Sancya/AP) + Kamala Harris in her victory speech
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