A senior American delegation arrived in Israel May 1 to prepare the upcoming visit of President Joe Biden. The official date of Biden’s arrival has not been announced yet, but it's likely to happen in late June. Biden is expected to participate in the G7 summit in Germany June 26 and the NATO annual summit in Spain on June 29. His visit to Israel will probably be part of this European tour.

While the program has not been concluded yet, reports say Biden will meet separately with President Isaac Herzog and with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. He might also address the Israeli public, the way former President Barack Obama did in 2013. Biden is also expected to travel to Ramallah in the West Bank, where he will meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Biden's Israel visit was announced by the White House in a readout of the April 24 phone call between the American leader and Bennett. The readout noted, "The two leaders emphasized the strong personal bond they have developed since the prime minister’s visit to Washington last summer. This personal relationship has animated the work of our diplomatic and national security teams, enabling both countries to arrive at common positions on difficult matters. … The President also accepted an invitation to visit Israel in the coming months." Bennett’s office also confirmed the expected visit without offering any details.

Several diplomatic and strategic issues will reportedly be discussed during the trip such as Iran, Syria, broadening the Abraham Accords, the lack of negotiations with the Palestinians, the Israeli settlements and Washington’s intention to reopen the American consulate in Jerusalem. Biden is expected to emphasize his affinity to Israel, his commitment to its security and the strong alliance between the two countries.