WATCH: What is Biden’s main goal ahead of visit to Middle East?

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon discusses the Biden administration’s steps to improve ties with the Palestinian Authority before the president’s visit to Israel.

Contrary to earlier reports, however, the Biden administration remains committed to re-opening the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

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