Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from hostage families over meeting conduct and delayed negotiations
The Israeli leader was due to arrive on Monday, a day after Biden announced he would end his campaign for reelection, making Harris the leading contender to be the Democratic nominee.
Biden and Netanyahu are expected to discuss ways to reach a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas terrorists in Gaza, as well as Iran and other topics.
"I am making an important visit to the US because Israel is fighting on seven fronts and at a time of great political uncertainty in Washington," Netanyahu said before taking off.
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.
Over 50 Knesset members urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to address US sanctions against Israeli settlers in his upcoming Congress speech.
Netanyahu may stay home if the war goes one of two ways: If there’s a hostage/ceasefire deal he needs to manage or if the war escalates.
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