Editorial: Joe Biden shows presidential courage in Israel

Whether the matter is of formidable geopolitical import or merely a kid’s choir concert, showing up is one of the best ways to convey support.

So the mere physical presence of President Joe Biden in Israel Wednesday conveyed far more than most statements or speeches. Moreover, it came with such a level of political risk that we don’t doubt for a moment that some White House advisers urged him to stay home.

Those who are paid to worry about risk no doubt saw