Joe Biden Visiting The Western Wall

On July 14, 2022, President-elect Joe Biden visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, before officially taking office. He participated in a brief public visit and gesture of prayer, following local customs. Photographs documented the event, showing Biden observing protocol at the site.

The visit occurred during Biden’s international engagements prior to his inauguration. He did not kiss the wall, and the visit was primarily symbolic, emphasizing respect for the religious and cultural significance of the Western Wall.