• Ronen Sami irons an American flag at the Israeli presidential residence in Jerusalem, before a visit by US President Joe Biden. AP
    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
    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 stars and stripes are put in place. Reuters
  • The US president is scheduled to visit Israel from Wednesday to Friday. EPA
    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
    During his official trip, Mr Biden is due to visit the West Bank. EPA
  • He will leave Israel to head for Saudi Arabia. AP
    He will leave Israel to head for Saudi Arabia. AP
  • US flags in Jerusalem. EPA
    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
    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
    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

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Preparations for US President Joe Biden's Middle East visit – in pictures

The US leader will be in the region from July 12 to 16

The National

July 12, 2022

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Updated: July 12, 2022, 9:56 AM
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