Biden's Warning to Begin: A Turning Point in U.S.-Israeli Relations

This chapter recounts the historical meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and U.S. Senators, including Joe Biden, in 1982. Biden, despite his inexperience, delivered a warning to Begin about policy consequences, sparking a defiant response affirming Israeli independence. The discussion explores the impact of Biden's actions on U.S.-Israeli relations and the potential electoral consequences of his stance.