"Biden's Diplomatic Journey: Israel Awaits"

President Biden is set to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss issues such as the situation of American citizens and others unable to leave Gaza, information about hostages held by Hamas, civilian casualties, and providing humanitarian assistance. Biden will then travel to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to focus on the humanitarian situation and reiterate that Hamas does not represent the majority of the Palestinian people. The visit comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Gaza under heavy bombardment and an expected Israeli ground offensive.