Then Biden met with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the happy, slapstick politicians did what they’ve done for decades of knowing each other, despite often being at odds: a handshake, a vigorous political pump full contact. Naftali Bennett, the most recent prime minister, also accepted a handshake. Later, it was Benny Gantz, the defense minister. Very quickly, it was clear that Biden – a famous politician in full contact – would not be able to adhere to the apparently new guidelines.
