Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Thursday, March 9, 2023
Lloyd Austin sits down with Netanyahu, Gallant at airport meeting
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other Israeli and American officials at Ben Gurion Airport on March 9, 2023. (Courtesy)
The meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin begins next to Ben Gurion Airport.
Austin delayed his trip and will stay in and near the airport due to anti-government protesters attempting to block Ben Gurion Airport.