US, Israelis discussing potential Biden visit to Israel, source says

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Reuters

October 15, 2023 5:27 PM EDT


WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. and Israelis officials are discussing the possibility of a visit to Israel soon by U.S. President Joe Biden at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

A visit by Biden to show support for the biggest U.S. ally in the Middle East would follow a similar visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is currently in the region.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed reports by a variety of Israeli news outlets that Netanyahu invited Biden during a recent phone call about response to the attack on Israel by Hamas militants.

The White House declined to comment.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-israelis-discussing-potential-biden-visit-israel-source-2023-10-15/

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Short article at post time.

[republianmushroom]

1. Not the best time IMO.

[pnwmom]

2. Too risky. I hope Biden stays here. n/t

[PlutosHeart]

3. Feel it is not a good idea at this time.

In person is not necessary at that risk.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

4. Why?

There is no doubt he supports Israel against Hamas. Save the gas, and help from Washington like he has been.

[Alexander Of Assyria]

10. A source...familiar with the matter...is the sole source. Anonymous... Pondering...N/t

Reuters has thrown journalistic standards of sourcing for news out the window…et tu??

WH told Reuters to…get lost!

[duckworth969]

5. Don't go Joe

Not now, my brother, not now.

Situation is way too hot and risky.

Please don’t do this, it can wait.

[EndlessWire]

11. I agree. n/t

[Rebl2]

6. Not now Joe

[Alexander Of Assyria]

7. Not when the man explicitly stated...don't invade...won't come...clear message.

Is Bibi so weakened and the fragile coalition so shattered by events, and facing public opinion backlash…that it’s Biden in charge now??

[onetexan]

16. THIS!!☝️SS Blinken is there now. Good enough till the imminent danger passes.

[doc03]

8. I am afraid that could be a trap, don't do it!

[ZonkerHarris]

9. bad idea.

[orangecrush]

12. VERY bad idea

[Bayard]

13. Eeehhhh.....

We need you here, Joe. It would be a huge feather in Hezbollah's cap to kill you, or take you hostage.

[bdamomma]

14. I don't

think he should go either. Stay in DC too much going on here at home too. Congress debacle.


Don't go President Biden. That's why you have a Secretary of State, and Blinken is covering the whole region discussing the matter.

[Happy Hoosier]

15. Depends upon what we get out of that.

We need Israel to establish a relief zone, and permit foreign nationals to depart.