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How a Biden-Harris administration might change the Middle East

A Joe Biden presidency could dramatically alter America’s position on a number of issues across the region, reports Bel Trew

Monday 26 October 2020 21:22 GMT
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris (AP)

One of the strangest motifs across Israel’s recent string of legislative elections was enthusiastic supporters of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu waving Donald Trump flags.

Without fail, throughout the three extraordinary votes, Trump’s “Keep America Great 2020” banners appeared in Netanyahu rallies and party headquarters.

Never before had an American president’s campaign posters been almost as ubiquitous as those belonging to the Israeli candidates themselves.

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