Preparations for US President Joe Biden's Middle East visit – in pictures

The US leader will be in the region from July 12 to 16

Ronen Sami irons an American flag at the Israeli presidential residence in Jerusalem, before a visit by US President Joe Biden. AP

A worker checks a red carpet as part of the preparations for Mr Biden’s first visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank since assuming office. Reuters

The stars and stripes are put in place. Reuters

The US president is scheduled to visit Israel from Wednesday to Friday. EPA

During his official trip, Mr Biden is due to visit the West Bank. EPA

He will leave Israel to head for Saudi Arabia. AP

US flags in Jerusalem. EPA

A billboard by Israeli anti-occupation group Peace Now adorns on a building in Tel Aviv. It reads: 'President Biden, welcome to the two countries we love the most.' AFP

Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, addresses a news conference at the White House, where he said Mr Biden's visit to the Middle East will focus chiefly on security issues rather than energy supplies. Bloomberg

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