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Biden in Israel: Day 2 timeline

The U.S. president will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, after which they will participate in the first-ever “I2U2” virtual summit along with the leaders of India and the UAE.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid review some of Israel's advanced air-defense systems after Biden's arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, on July 13, 2022. Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/POOL.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid review some of Israel’s advanced air-defense systems after Biden’s arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, on July 13, 2022. Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/POOL.

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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