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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Biden touches down in Israel on first trip as US president
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President Isaac Herzog approaches Air Force One, as US President Joe Biden lands in Israel, July 13, 2022. (Screen grab)
US President Joe Biden has landed at Ben Gurion Airport, kicking off a four-day visit to the Middle East, his first to the region as president.
The welcome ceremony has commenced with the military band playing.
Biden will be greeted by Prime Minister Yair Lapid, Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog.
Biden and Lapid will provide brief remarks to the press.
Also spotted in attendance is former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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