Israeli leaders thanked President Joe Biden for his support over the years after Biden announced Sunday that he was quitting the 2024 presidential race — just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves for the U.S.
Netanyahu is set to address a special joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24. It was unclear whether he would meet Biden, as scheduled, on Monday after the latter was diagnosed with coronavirus late last week.
Breitbart News asked Israeli government spokesman David Mencer last week whether Netanyahu would meet former President Donald Trump, who now appears to be the favorite to win the election. The answer was noncommittal.
Other Israeli leaders issued statements of thanks to Biden for his support for Israel. Israeli President Isaac Herzog posted:
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to @POTUS Joe Biden for his friendship and steadfast…
