Title: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Meet with President Biden Next Week
Date: September 16, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden next Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since Netanyahu began his current term in office. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Netanyahu is also expected to deliver a speech on Friday.
The meeting comes nine months into Netanyahu’s current term and against the backdrop of criticism from the Biden administration regarding the reform of Israel’s judicial system. US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan confirmed the upcoming meeting in a press briefing, stating that the discussions will cover various bilateral and regional issues, with a focus on the shared democratic values between the United States and Israel. The leaders will also discuss their vision for a stable, growing, and integrated region, as well as strategies for resistance and effective deterrence of Iran.
In addition to meeting with President Biden, Netanyahu’s visit to the United States will include meetings with other world leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Schulz, Turkish President Recep Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The Prime Minister will also meet with the heads of the Jewish community in the United States during his visit.
Before heading to New York, Netanyahu will begin his US visit in California, where he is scheduled to meet with Elon Musk, the owner of the “X” company (formerly Twitter), to discuss the development of artificial intelligence.
This meeting between Netanyahu and Biden holds significance as it provides an opportunity for the leaders of the two countries to reinforce their strong alliance and address key regional challenges. As the world watches, the discussions between these two influential leaders will have implications for the stability and growth of the Middle East and the wider international community.