US President George Bush is on the ground in Israel

U.S. President George Bush is on the ground in Israel

Throughout the day, Prime Minister Olmert is wearing an American / Israel pin, proudly showing both flags, as he welcomes the President of the United States to Israel.

As President George W. Bush walked down the stairs from Air-force One, you could see a glow of anticipation and excitement, of seeing some of his closest friends in the World and of course the Holyland as he arrives for the first time since he was Governor of the State of Texas 8 years ago.

In terminal one, on the tarmac, after the speeches were through, the President met all of the Knesset members and dignitaries escorted by President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert.
He then headed to his helicopter and flew to Givat Ram in Jerusalem and headed to the famed King David Hotel to put down his bags and entertain his first meeting, Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lapoliansky.

Then it was off to the Presidents house and what fun with Shimon Peres and the kids that sang, danced and performed with the pride of Israel.

It was a relaxed photo opportunity, with a lot of smiles that took place in the main hall on the way to the dignitaries room, where the Foreign Minister Tzippi Livni and the Secretary of State Condi Rice joined in the discussion.

Then a working meeting for the two Presidents.

Next up for President Bush, a car ride around the corner to the official residence of the Prime Minister of Israel...


Tom Weiss contributed to this report
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