Netanyahu’s US Visit Amid Biden’s Recovery from COVID-19
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the US is back on track as President Joe Biden recovers from COVID-19. Initially scheduled to meet earlier, the meeting was delayed due to Biden’s illness. However, the White House now expects a meeting on Thursday after Netanyahu’s address to Congress on Wednesday.
Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, has been performing his duties from quarantine. His symptoms have almost completely resolved, according to his physician. The White House has ensured that Biden is well-briefed on national security matters.
Netanyahu’s trip to the US is crucial amid ongoing tensions and the war against Hamas. He aims to reaffirm the strong US-Israel alliance and address concerns over humanitarian aid and post-war plans for Gaza. Netanyahu’s speech to Congress will be closely watched, with Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Ben Cardin and House Speaker Mike Johnson presiding over the session.
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Netanyahu during his visit to discuss the need for the war to end in a way that ensures Israel’s security and the release of all hostages, while addressing the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s efforts to secure a meeting with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have been less successful, with Trump yet to agree to a sit-down. The outcome of these high-level meetings will significantly impact US-Israel relations and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
