This week, to mark Nowruz, which is celebrated as that first day of spring and the beginning of the new year by more than 300 million people all around the world, President Biden issued a new year’s greeting — and made sure to mention the Palestinians, reportedly becoming the only leader besides Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to speak about them while commemorating the holiday.
“Today, Jill and I send our best wishes to the millions of people around the world celebrating Nowruz — a time of reflection, renewal, and rebirth,” Biden wrote, adding, “We feel it as communities gather to make this celebration such a joyous part of American culture—one that reflects the soul of who we are as a nation, and reminds us that hope lies ahead.:
“This year, Nowruz comes at a difficult time for many — when this hope is needed more than ever,” he continued. “The United…
