Ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Washington, DC, where he is set to meet President Joe Biden and address a joint session of Congress, activists who oppose the Israeli government's judicial reform plan are preparing to protest on Capitol Hill, as the President delivers his address.
Channel 13 is reporting that the protesters will travel in several chartered busses from New York, paying between $30 to $40 per person, and will arrive in Washington early Wednesday morning.
The protesters say they do not intend to protest the President but rather "The judicial coup and the anti-democratic steps being taken in Israel."
On Tuesday, President Herzog is expected to meet with President Biden, who will emphasize the US's commitment to Israel's security. "The two leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen Israel’s regional integration and to create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East," the White House wrote in a statement.
President Biden will stress the importance of our shared democratic values and discuss ways to advance equal measures of freedom, prosperity, and security for Palestinians and Israelis," it added.
On Wednesday, President Herzog is expected to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and address Congress later.