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Biden visits Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel (Watch)

“It’s an honor to once again stand with friends and visit the independent Jewish state,” says the American leader.

Then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden boards his return flight after a two-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, March 10, 2016. Photo by Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy in Israel.
Then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden boards his return flight after a two-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, March 10, 2016. Photo by Matty Stern/U.S. Embassy in Israel.

The following is a timeline for U.S. President Joe Biden’s remaining Israel visit:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

11:15 a.m. — Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and U.S. President Joe Biden will meet privately and then hold an expanded meeting with their respective staff.

12:30 p.m. — Lapid and Biden will participate in the first-ever I2U2 virtual summit along with the leaders of India and the United Arab Emirates. The I2U2 was established in October 2021 following an initiative by the four countries’ foreign ministers.

1:30 p.m. — Lapid and Biden will hold a press conference.

5:30 p.m. — Lapid and Biden will attend a ceremony at the Israeli President’s Residence with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

7:50 p.m. — Lapid and Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. The Maccabiah torch will be lit upon the opening of the games.

Friday, July 15, 2022

Lapid and Herzog will escort U.S. President Biden to Air Force One prior to departure.

This schedule is tentative and will be updated as necessary.

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