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From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
Trump talks to Netanyahu, Herzog on Ben Gurion tarmac
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on October 13, 2025 (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
With the red carpet rolled out and a military band playing, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and their spouses welcome US President Donald Trump to Israel.
Trump emerges from Air Force One alone, pumps his fist and smiles, then descends the boarding stairs.
He shakes Herzog’s hand first, then puts his hand on Netanyahu’s shoulder. He speaks at length with Herzog, Netanyahu and their spouses in what appears to be a relaxed and friendly conversation as the band plays.
Trump then converses with his ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Israeli envoy to Washington Yechiel Leiter as Netanyahu looks on.
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