In a long (some say overlong) political career, Joe Biden has built up a formidable reputation as a deal-maker. It’s what he did in Congress, what he did as VP to Barack Obama, and it’s what he’s still doing now.
It’s a useful skill. He’s sent his secretary of state, Anthony Blinken, over to Israel, to be a cool-headed presence, and there can be little doubt that Biden will be offering a deal to Israel. What might it be?
First, unequivocal public support. Put at its simplest: “The United States has Israel’s back, and we’re going to be working on this through the day and beyond.”
