President Joe Biden arrived on Wednesday in Israel, as his administration seeks to both show unwavering support for an ally at war and also to attempt to slow any moment toward further violence or broader escalation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Biden on the runway as he stepped off Air Force One in Tel Aviv. The two embraced and shared words before continuing on to a waiting convoy of vehicles.

The extraordinary wartime visit comes as The White House attempts to maintain relationships with two allies in crisis, Israel and Ukraine.

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