Netanyahu arrives at Ben Gurion Airport to welcome Trump to Israel

By Lazar Berman

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13 October 2025, 9:35 am

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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and Ivanka Trump at Ben Gurion Airport on October 13, 2025. (Prime Minister’s Office)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive at Ben Gurion Airport shortly before US President Donald Trump is due to land in Israel.

They are pictured speaking with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner, who was a key mediator of the ceasefire and hostage-release agreement that took effect on Friday. Trump is arriving in Israel as Hamas releases hostages following two years in captivity.

Trump decides to have Air Force One fly at a low altitude over Israelis enjoying the day on the country’s beaches before landing at Ben Gurion, according to Channel 12. A huge banner on the Tel Aviv beach welcomes Trump to the country.