The latest updates from US President Joe Biden's first official trip to Israel since taking office.
Final preparations before the departurel of US President Joe Biden, at the Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, July 15, 2022.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
WATCH: Departure ceremony for US President Joe Biden
Biden: I support two states based on pre-1967 lines
Biden did not cede to Abbas' request to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state, but he spoke of a "future Palestinian state" and one with continuous territory.
ByTOVAH LAZAROFF Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Joe Biden give a statement, in Bethlehem in the West Bank July 15, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMAD TOROKMAN)Go to the full article > >
Biden's visit: All Jerusalem roads reopen to traffic
Biden visits east Jerusalem without Israeli flag on limousine
Move seen as directly undermining Israeli sovereignty over eastern part of capital.
ByLAHAV HARKOV Screenshots from Israel Police video showing that an Israeli flag on Biden's vehicle was replaced with an American flag when entering east Jerusalem(photo credit: Screenshot/Israel Police/Jerusalem Post Staff edit)Go to the full article > >
Biden meets with Abbas at presidential compound in Bethlehem
US to commit additional $100 million to Palestinian hospitals
"The US has been proud to support this network of hospitals with $85 million since 2014... for respect and dignity" of Palestinians, said Biden.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF US President Joe Biden meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem, July 14, 2022(photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)Go to the full article > >
