Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Joe Biden are to hold their first summit on Aug. 26, the offices of the two leaders said on Wednesday.
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"We're expected to arrive ... for an important meeting with President Biden that will focus on Iran," Bennett said at a news conference. "We will come very focused with a policy of partnership that aims to curb Iran's destabilizing, negative regional activity, its human rights abuses, terrorism and preventing its nearing nuclear breakout."
Moments later the White House issued a statement saying "Prime Minister Bennett's visit will strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel, reflect the deep ties between our governments and our people, and underscore the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security."
According to the statement, the two leaders will "discuss critical issues related to regional and global security, including Iran. The visit will also be an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss efforts to advance peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians and the importance of working towards a more peaceful and secure future for the region."
Talks between Tehran and six world powers to revive the nuclear pact from 2015 have stalled since they began in April. Israel is wary of the deal being revived. It views a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat.
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