The President of the United States, Joe Biden, met with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. Protesters outside the White House expressed their reactions by organizing a protest demonstration. During his visit to the United States, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, met with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, at the White House. Before the meeting, the leaders posed for the cameras. "ON THE MAJOR ISSUES AHEAD OF US..."After shaking hands and welcoming Netanyahu in front of the cameras, Biden said, "we have a lot to discuss" and handed the floor to Netanyahu. In his statement, Netanyahu mentioned that they have known each other for 40 years and said, "I would like to thank you for your 50 years of public service and your 50 years of support to the State of Israel, from a proud Jewish Zionist to a proud Irish-American Zionist. I am looking forward to meeting with you today and working together with you on the major issues ahead of us in the coming months." Netanyahu is expected to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden. PROTESTERS CONTINUE THEIR DEMONSTRATIONSWhile President Biden welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House, a large number of protesters expressed their opposition to the Gaza policies of the two countries. The White House, where extensive security measures were taken by the police, closed many roads around it, and Lafayette Park, which is often allowed for demonstrations, was also closed by the police.
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