The meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden will still go forward as planned despite the US leader's recent sickness and his announcement that he will not seek reelection, a US official told the Associated Press on Sunday.
A US official familiar with Biden’s schedule told the Press this on the condition of anonymity.
The exact timing of the meeting is still being negotiated between the two, as the US President is still recovering from COVID-19, the Press cited the official as saying.
Possible new Democratic nominee to also meet with the prime minister
Vice President Kamala Harris, who has since received many endorsements by notable Democrats for president since Biden stepped down, is also slated to meet with the Israeli leader.
Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday, the report said. Mass protests against the prime minister in Washington, DC.
"Our plan includes adding more officers – including from several outside agencies," US Capitol Police said, as Netanyahu is expected to address to a joint session of the US Congress.
Reuters contributed to this report.