Watch: Blinken on why Biden is visiting Israel
The trip was announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Mr Biden would visit at "a critical moment for Israel, for the region and the world".
Mr Blinken, who spoke in Tel Aviv on Monday, said the president would stress "ironclad" support for Israel.
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