Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with US President Joe Biden during his visit to Washington next week. Biden, who is currently in isolation due to corona virus.
Biden Currently In Isolation Due To Corona
“We expect the two leaders will have the opportunity to meet while Prime Minister Netanyahu is in town,” said National Security Council Communications Director John Kirby.
He was unable to provide any details at this time. Biden’s recovery is the main priority and could still affect the president’s schedule, Kirby said. Biden has been infected with the coronavirus and is currently in isolation at his private home in Rehoboth, Delaware.
Netanyahu Speech To US Chambers
Netanyahu plans to give a speech on Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip to both houses of the US Congress next Wednesday. The leaders of both parties in parliament had invited Netanyahu to do so.
Biden and Netanyahu last met in person in Tel Aviv last fall, shortly after the Hamas attacks on October 7.
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