How Biden’s Trip to Israel and U.S. Response to War Is Resonating in the Middle East
Ask students: Why did President Biden travel to Israel? What seemed to be some of Biden's goals with his message to Israel?
President Biden's trip to Israel was meant to reassure the Israeli government and people, but how is the visit being viewed in the region? Amna Nawaz got two views on Biden's trip with Marwan Muasher, a former Jordanian diplomat and politician, and David Makovsky, a senior advisor for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations during the Obama administration.
For a transcript to read alongside as you watch the video, click here.
Discussion Questions
- Who are the two guests for this story, and what are their backgrounds?
- Why did President Biden travel to Israel this week?
- What seemed to be some of Biden's goals with his message to Israel?
- How has Biden's visit been received by other Middle East countries and people, including Palestinians?
- What is the Biden administration likely to do next, according to this story?
Focus Questions
What do you think Biden should have done on this trip that he did not do, if anything? What difference do you think the U.S. can make right now in promoting peace?
Media literacy: Why do you think these two guests were chosen to discuss Biden's trip?
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