White House formally announces Netanyahu meetings with Biden and Harris

By Jacob Magid

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24 July 2024, 5:01 pm 4 Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) meets with US President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

WASHINGTON — The White House issues its formal statement about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting tomorrow with US President Joe Biden and subsequent sit-down with Vice President Kamala Harris.

“The leaders will discuss developments in Gaza and progress towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal and the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, including countering Iran’s threats to Israel and the broader region,” the White House says.

Following the leaders’ meeting, they will meet together with the families of Americans held hostage by Hamas, the statement adds.