Netanyahu speaks before US Congress
Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday. He is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on Thursday. The US President announced on Sunday, facing doubts about his mental and physical fitness, that he would not seek re-election again. Instead, it is likely that Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice-President, will meet with Netanyahu - she also intends to meet with him. In addition, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a meeting with the Israeli prime minister for Friday.
Netanyahu's trip to Washington is scheduled to coincide with the US Congress's ongoing sessions in the city. The Gaza Strip, a major point of contention between Israel and various Palestinian groups, has been a topic of concern during previous discussions between Washington and Netanyahu's government. Benzion Netanyahu, the late father of current Prime Minister Netanyahu, was a prominent historian and political figure in Israel. Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election again has opened up opportunities for Kamala Harris, the United States of America's Vice-President, to engage with international leaders such as Netanyahu.
