US President Joe Biden is considering making an unprecedented visit to eastern Jerusalem during his trip to Israel next, Kan News reported on Monday.
No prior US president has visited eastern Jerusalem.
If the visit does take place, Biden will not be accompanied by any Israeli officials.
The move is a politically loaded one as the visit could be viewed as the US not recognizing Israeli sovereignty over eastern Jerusalem, reversing President Donald Trump’s recognition of an undivided Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Biden’s visit is expected to take place at the end of June but the details have not yet been confirmed.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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Biden will not be accompanied by any Israeli officials. Hopefully this also means, not occupied by any Israeli security
Lucky Ducky
Mr. President, stay home.
Someone in your condition should not undertake arduous overseas trips. Lack of sleep will make you more confused and you don’t want that to happy in front of the camera.