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A touchy subject: Biden struggles with new no-handshake rule in Middle East

By Katherine Doyle
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A touchy subject: Biden struggles with new no-handshake rule in Middle East

JERUSALEM — The White House said President Joe Biden would not shake hands when meeting with leaders in the Middle East due to COVID-19 risks, a policy he undermined almost immediately while greeting Israeli leaders in Jerusalem.

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