What it was like on Netanyahu’s plane

Indeed on the tarmac, Netanyahu, with his wife, Sara, at his side, somberly declared his visit to Washington a “crucial” and “historic” trip and himself the “messenger” of all the Israeli people, even those who don’t agree with him.

I am leaving for Washington on a fateful, even historic mission. I am the emissary of all Israelis, even those who disagree with me.

“I fear for the fate of the State of Israel and therefore I will do everything I can to ensure the security of our future,” he told reporters before boarding.

We arrived at Andrews Air Force Base to a snowy evening and took the motorcade to Washington.

Time will tell if this was indeed a historic flight or a flight of fancy.

CNN