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Photo Gallery: President Obama's Middle East Trip

Summary: 
Check out some behind the scenes images from the first foreign trip of President Obama's second term, a visit to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan.

In the first foreign trip of his second term, President Obama embarked on a four-day visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan.

The White House Photo Office was with the President throughout his travels, and they've put together a collection of images from the Middle East trip, which include the President meeting with officials including Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel, a dance performance in Ramallah, the West Bank and breathtaking shots from Petra, a World Heritage Site in Jordan. Check out the gallery below and visit our Middle East trip page for more information, including video.