Israeli military spokesperson: Biden visit would have 'strategic importance'

A spokesperson for Israel's military said on Monday that a visit by US President Joe Biden to Israel would have "strategic importance."

Asked by reporters about a possible visit by Biden, which Israeli media has reported could happen this week, Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said a "visit by the president of the United States has strategic importance."

"Its strategic importance is for the entire Middle East, and the impact in which the highest level figure in the United States comes to Israel in time of war," Hagari said.

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