Obama guidance press schedule Sept. 30, 2016 Peres funeral Israel

By Lynn Sweet

President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

From the White House…

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 29, 2016

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

In the morning, the President will arrive in Israel to lead the U.S. delegation to participate in the funeral of former Israeli President Shimon Peres. The arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will attend a memorial service and private ceremony for former Israeli President Shimon Peres. The President will deliver remarks at the memorial service. The memorial service and private ceremony will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Israel en route Bangor, Maine, where Air Force One will refuel on the way back to Washington, DC. The departure from Ben Gurion International Airport will be open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

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In-Town Travel Pool

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Print: The Guardian

Radio: AP

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