Photo Gallery: President Obama's Middle East Trip

Christopher Sponn
March 26, 2013
12:47 PM EDT

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.

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President Obama pauses during the official arrival ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama watches a dance performance in Ramallah, the West Bank. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama waves at the Jerusalem Convention Center in Jerusalem. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama pauses during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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President Obama tours the crypt containing the birthplace of Jesus. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama and Dr. Suleiman A.D. Al Farajat jump from a ledge of the Nabataean Amphitheater. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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