Biden's visit comes as Israel faces dual combat fronts.
President Joe Biden, surrounded by his US Secret Service detail, arrives for services at Georgetown's Holy Trinity Church, Sept. 30, 2023, Washington.this week will come just 10 days after Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented attack on the country, killing 1,400 Israelis and injuring thousands more.
To handle this, the Secret Service, will have to work with White House staff, agents of the Diplomatic Security Service, the U.S. Embassy and in this case, their foreign counterparts --, Israel's security agency. Shin Bet, in addition to their counter-terrorism duties, handle the protective functions for Israel's prime minister and president, who will surely be under the same security bubble when President Biden visits.
Marine One departs with President Joe Biden from the South Lawn on the White House for a trip to Scranton, Pa., Aug. 17, 2023.Presidential visits are typically planned by staff first who then bring in the Secret Service to address the security needs. For visits that have enhanced security needs or threats like the type of trip President Biden is taking this week, the visit planning would have included the Secret Service from the start.
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