Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Arrival

[Grahame Hutchison]

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his wife Sara, arrived at Sydney Airport this morning, on board El Al Boeing B763 4X-EAR. Flight LY33 took an unusual flight path from Singapore, initially
tracking northeast almost to Manila, before turning south for Sydney. Touchdown was right on 0630L, and the aircraft taxied via Runway 25 to the DOM 6 Apron, and the waiting media. This is the start
of a 4 day visit that will also include Canberra.

Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "I'm very proud to be here as the first Israeli Prime Minister to make an official visit to Australia."

There was a 14 motorcycle Police escort for the short run into the city, where Prime Minister Netanyahuhim will meet with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove.