Israeli PM's meeting with Biden postponed after Kabul blasts

Washington, Aug 27

The meeting will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Bennett became Prime Minister in June.

The White House said the meeting between Biden and Bennett would be rescheduled for Friday.

Bennett arrived in Washington on Wednesday on his first official trip to the US, reports Xinhua news agency.

According to The Times of Israel, Biden and Bennett will also give public statements at a photo opportunity, followed by working meetings between their staffs.

Following the blasts, Bennett spoken with the US President by phone and offered his condolences over the deaths of the American military personnel.