No current plans for Biden to travel to Israel, White House says

No current plans for Biden to travel to Israel, White House says

October 13, 2023 02:52 PM

President Joe Biden does not currently have any plans to travel to Israel in the wake of deadly Hamas terror attacks, the White House said Friday.

Biden has been in close contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the days following the attacks, and the United States has already sent security aid to the country, specifically to resupply the Iron Dome missile defense system.

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White House principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton faced multiple questions about the administration’s support for Israel Friday but did not provide any details when asked if Biden planned to visit the country as a show of solidarity “like he did in Israel earlier this year.”

“I certainly have no presidential travel to preview for you today,” Dalton responded. “But I would just note that Secretary Blinken was there yesterday, making very clear our commitment. Secretary Austin is there today making very clear our commitment.

“The president has done four different calls with Prime Minister Netanyahu today, or to date, and is continuing to be in regular touch with not just the prime minister but heads of states, of our allies and other nations around the world as we continue to respond to this,” she closed.

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You can listen to Friday’s gaggle below.

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