President Biden arrived in Israel in a show of solidarity for the country after the assault by Hamas, part of an effort that U.S. officials hope will deter other regional actors from joining the conflict.
Biden’s trip was cut short even before he arrived in Tel Aviv at around 10:50 a.m. local time, since a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza sparked protests in Amman, Jordan, where the U.S. president was set to meet Arab leaders at a summit that was subsequently called off after Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas pulled out over the hospital blast.
He was expected to be met by Met by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
Persons:
Biden, Mahmoud Abbas, Benjamin Netanyahu, Isaac Herzog
Organizations:
Met, Israeli
Locations:
Israel, Tel Aviv, Gaza, Amman, Jordan