A regional leadership meeting chaired by President Biden, if held, would symbolize American leadership and commitment to the Middle East at a time when the feeling in many countries is that the U.S. has gradually withdrawn from the region.

Israeli officials say the US president is expected to arrive in Israel in the last two weeks of June. The White House National Security Adviser is discussing with his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulta, the possibility of convening a meeting with the participation of the American president, Prime Minister Bennett, and Arab leaders in Israel or in one of the countries in the region.

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