US, Israelis discussing potential Biden visit to Israel, source says [View all]
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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