President Joe Biden attempted to reassure Israel of U.S. support on Friday morning, as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett the day after 13 U.S. troops were killed in a terror attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Biden began by discussing the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the two countries — in contrast with Bennett, who began by offering condolences to the U.S. on the terror attacks in Afghanistan, and then emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Biden faces increasing doubts from allies — including Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, and others — who are concerned that the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan means that they can no longer trust American security guarantees.
Israel needs no reassurance. They're perfectly and substantially equipped to handle any and all threats to their country. We also give them a shit-ton of money and arms every year.
