First Lady Jill Biden Skipping Israel on Mideast Trip
First Lady Jill Biden Skipping Israel on Mideast Trip
By Eric Mack | Sunday, 03 March 2024 01:45 PM EST
First lady Jill Biden is reportedly going to visit Egypt and northern
Africa while avoiding Israel entirely on her Middle East trip planned
for late spring.
A press release from the White House's office of the first lady did not
mention why Israel does not appear on the itinerary, while Egypt and
Jordan do, according to 7 Israel National News.
The trip planned for May 30-June 5 will trek through Jordan, Egypt,
Morocco, and Portugal "to strengthen the United States' partnerships and
advance our shared priorities in the region" and "focus on the
empowerment of youth around the world," according to the report.
"As first lady, this will be Dr. Biden's second visit to the African
continent and her first visit to the Middle East," the press release
stated.