Peres and Obama in Jerusalem
Peres and Obama in JerusalemReuters

United States President Barack Obama landed in Israel. Arutz Sheva will have live coverage of the entire visit. The live feed will be broadcast here.

President Obama landed at Ben Gurion International airport where he was welcomed by PM Netanyahu and President Peres. Following a tour of the Iron dome unit stationed at the airport, the President is traveling to Jerusalem by helicopter for an official reception at the Residence of President Peres, followed by a meeting at the PM’s home.

During his visit, President Obama will tour the Israel Museum and Yad VaShem in addition to placing a wreath at the tomb of former PM Yitzchak Rabin on Mt Herzl. He will also visit Ramallah and Bethlehem.

The White House stresses that there is no peace initiative to be presented by Obama. Main issues to be discussed will be the Iranian nuclear program, and Syrian deployment of chemical weapons.

The President will dine at the residence of President Peres Thursday evening at 20:00, following his address to students at the Jerusalem Conference Center at 17:00.

The President will take off from Ben Gurion airport following an official sendoff ceremony Friday at 15:20.

Photos: Reuters