US President Joe Biden visits Israel

Biden visited Tel Aviv on October 18 for discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials as Israel plans a ground offensive to eliminate Hamas militants in Gaza who killed 1,300 people during a rampage across southern Israeli communities on Oct. 7. (Image: Reuters)

Despite significant political differences on how to proceed in the Middle East, Biden and Netanyahu have joined forces in a wartime collaboration. Biden has expressed strong support for Israel while emphasising the importance of averting a huge humanitarian tragedy in Gaza. (Image: Reuters)

Following many phone discussions since the attacks, their face-to-face meeting will allow Biden to quietly discuss concerns and potential red lines in the upcoming Gaza invasion. (Image: Reuters)

Biden will also be briefed on the number of captives abducted by Hamas. According to the State Department, 29 Americans were killed in Hamas strikes, with 15 Americans and one lawful permanent resident still missing. (Image: Reuters)

According to Blinken, the US and Israel agreed to devise a plan that will allow humanitarian aid from donor countries and multilateral organisations to reach residents in Gaza. (Image: Reuters)
(With inputs from agencies.)