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| WASHINGTON — President Obama will visit Israel this spring, his first trip to the country since the start of his presidency, White House officials said Tuesday. | WASHINGTON — President Obama will visit Israel this spring, his first trip to the country since the start of his presidency, White House officials said Tuesday. |
| Jay Carney, the White House press secretary, said Mr. Obama’s plan came after discussing a visit with Benjamin Netanyahu on a call Jan. 28. He said details about the trip will come later. | Jay Carney, the White House press secretary, said Mr. Obama’s plan came after discussing a visit with Benjamin Netanyahu on a call Jan. 28. He said details about the trip will come later. |
| Mr. Carney said the visit would provide the two leaders an opportunity to “discuss the way forward” on a variety of topics, including the security issues surrounding Iran and Syria. | Mr. Carney said the visit would provide the two leaders an opportunity to “discuss the way forward” on a variety of topics, including the security issues surrounding Iran and Syria. |
| The president will also visit the West Bank and Jordan on his trip to the Middle East, Mr. Carney said. | The president will also visit the West Bank and Jordan on his trip to the Middle East, Mr. Carney said. |