The Biden administration is dealing with complex dynamics in the Middle East as it tries to keep conflicts involving Israel from escalating further.The New York Times reports that tensions in the Middle East are high as Israel considers a retaliatory attack on Iran. In an effort to improve relations with its Arab neighbors, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. He met with Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Araghchi expressed hope that these discussions would lead to better conditions for Palestine and Lebanon and bring peace to the region.

However, another important diplomatic meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday will not take place. Israel’s defense minister Yoav Gallant postponed his trip to Washington to discuss the situation in the Middle East with U.S. officials. This delay came at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wanted to speak with President Biden first. The two leaders had a conversation on Wednesday.

The postponement of Gallant’s trip highlights the complex dynamics that the Biden administration must navigate as it works to calm the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon and prevent a potential third war between Israel and Iran. This comes at a time when tensions between Biden and Netanyahu are already strained due to Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as discussions about how Israel should respond to Iran’s recent missile attacks.

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