What's happened
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend a solemn ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to honor three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
Why it matters
The event is significant as it highlights the somber duty of a commander-in-chief to honor fallen troops and underscores the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel emphasizes the solemnity of the event, while The Guardian provides additional context about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
How we got here
The dignified transfer ceremony took place at Dover Air Force Base to honor the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan.
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