Preparations for Joe Biden's Middle East visit – in pictures
Ronen Sami irons an American flag at the Israeli presidential residence in Jerusalem, before a visit by US President Joe Biden. AP
A worker checks a red carpet as part of the preparations for Mr Biden’s first visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank since assuming office. Reuters
The stars and stripes are put in place. Reuters
The US president is scheduled to visit Israel from Wednesday to Friday. EPA
During his official trip, Mr Biden is due to visit the West Bank. EPA
He will leave Israel to head for Saudi Arabia. AP
US flags in Jerusalem. EPA
A billboard by Israeli anti-occupation group Peace Now adorns on a building in Tel Aviv. It reads: 'President Biden, welcome to the two countries we love the most.' AFP
Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, addresses a news conference at the White House, where he said Mr Biden's visit to the Middle East will focus chiefly on security issues rather than energy supplies. Bloomberg
