Israeli President Reuven Rivlin departed to the United States on Saturday as part of a diplomatic visit on the invitation of President Joe Biden, according to a press release from his office.
Upon his departure, Rivlin said “I am departing, for the last time as president and on behalf of the State of Israel, on a farewell visit to Israel's closest ally and friend in the world - the United States of America. On my visit I will meet President Joe Biden, a true friend of the State of Israel for many years and I will thank him for his genuine concern for Israel's security and its citizens. I will also hold meetings at the UN to discuss regional issues on our agenda and meet the American Jewish community which is so dear to our hearts.”