US President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. This meeting comes after Biden’s recovery from COVID-19, which he contracted on July 17th. The President is set to return to Washington on Tuesday after spending time at his beach house in Delaware.The meeting between Biden and Netanyahu will focus on several critical issues, including potential ceasefire agreements between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, as well as discussions about Iran. This will be Biden’s first encounter with a foreign leader since he made the surprising announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2024.In a significant political development, Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor and the Democratic presidential nominee for the November 2024 election. This endorsement comes as Biden plans to ‘very aggressively’ campaign for Harris in the coming weeks.Vice President Harris is also scheduled to meet separately with Netanyahu during his visit to Washington. According to Harris’s aide, she plans to emphasize the need for a ceasefire that ensures Israel’s security, the release of hostages, and an end to the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday. However, Vice President Harris will not attend this speech, opting instead for a separate bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister.The Israeli Prime Minister expressed his gratitude towards Biden, stating, ‘I thanked President Biden for the many things he did for the State of Israel during the war and his years as President, Vice President, and Senator’. This meeting marks a significant moment in US-Israel relations, particularly given the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the shifting political landscape in the United States.
Key points
- President Biden to meet Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House on July 25th, 2024.
- Biden has announced he will not seek re-election and has endorsed VP Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race.
- The meeting will focus on Gaza ceasefire negotiations and Iran-related issues.
- VP Harris will have a separate meeting with Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and Palestinian civilian safety.
Contradictions👾Some sources state the meeting will be on Thursday, while others specify July 25th, which is actually a Thursday.
