(Reuters, Washington, 15th) A source familiar with the matter revealed today that U.S. and Israeli officials are discussing the possibility of U.S. President Biden accepting an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit Israel in the near future.
Following Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden may also visit Israel to show support for Washington’s largest ally in the Middle East. Blinken is currently visiting the Middle East.
Multiple Israeli news agencies reported that Benjamin Netanyahu made the invitation to Biden during a recent phone call regarding the raid on Israel by militants from the Palestinian Islamist radical movement Hamas. The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed the report.
The White House declined to comment. White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said: “We have no new travel itinerary to announce.” Central News Agency (translation)
Biden may visit Israel for discussions with officials from both countries
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2023-10-15 21:55:45
