Today, President Trump and the First Lady welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu to the White House. The four will meet at the South Portico before the President participates in a working lunch with Vice President Pence and Prime Minister Netanyahu. This afternoon, the President will meet with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
The meeting comes as both the United States and Israel look to bring peace and stability to a Middle East that’s been ravaged by violence for far too long. Specifically, the two leaders will discuss President Trump’s recently announced plans to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to its capital city of Jerusalem.
The Vice President will participate in a meeting with Israeli Parliamentary Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog and later meet with Mayor Nir Barkat of Jerusalem. This evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference.