Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit: No meeting with Biden amid strained relations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to the United States later this month, marking his first visit to Israel's longtime ally since his re-election last year. The trip will see Netanyahu attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as well as engage in meetings within Silicon Valley.

However, it has been confirmed that he will not meet with President Joe Biden during his visit. Netanyahu's visit comes at a time of strained relations between the two leaders. Biden has publicly criticized Netanyahu's government's judicial overhaul, describing it as a threat to democracy in Israel.

The US President recently hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog, whiping Netanyahu, who holds a largely ceremonial role, has yet to receive an invitation to the White House since returning to power in December. The lack of a meeting between Netanyahu and Biden during this visit is seen as unusual, as it is not common for visiting Israeli leaders to not engage with US officials.

In July, the White House had announced that the two leaders would meet later this year, but no further details have been provided. Netanyahu's trip to the US signifies a key opportunity for him to reestablish relations with the Biden administration and address the existing tensions between the two countries. It remains to be seen how this visit will impact future diplomatic engagements between Israel and the United States.