In anticipation of Biden’s upcoming meeting with Herzog, staff members at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem are in the midst of making final preparations.
The Times of Israel is given access to photograph the work.
Israeli officials will literally roll out the red carpet for Biden on his first visit to Israel as president. Ironed US and Israeli flags are decorating the street, and a red carpet stretches from the garden into the residence. Floral arrangements in the shape of the Star of David are already spread out around the garden.
More than 100 journalists will be accompanying Biden, more than the residence has ever hosted. A media tent is being erected to host them, and a shaded stage on which the leaders will give statements is going up as well.
Director-General Eyal Shviki points out how “important” a proper reception is, given that “the US president’s visit to the Middle East begins in Israel.”
The reception will take place Thursday afternoon at the residence, during which Herzog is expected to award Biden the Presidential Medal of Honor.
Staff at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem prepare for the visit of US President Joe Biden on July 11, 2020 (Jacob Rivkin)Staff at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem prepare for the visit of US President Joe Biden on July 11, 2020 (Jacob Rivkin)Staff at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem prepare for the visit of US President Joe Biden on July 11, 2020 (Jacob Rivkin)Staff at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem prepare for the visit of US President Joe Biden on July 11, 2020 (Jacob Rivkin)Staff at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem prepare for the visit of US President Joe Biden on July 11, 2020 (Jacob Rivkin)
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