Speaker Johnson Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Back to the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson hosted His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, at the U.S. Capitol for a meeting during his U.S. visit. Speaker Johnson and Prime Minister Netanyahu took photos before heading into their meeting. Speaker Johnson released the following statement after their meeting: “Today, I had the honor of welcoming my good friend, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, back to the U.S. Capitol. The Prime Minister and I discussed America’s commitment to Israel’s security and our shared goal of achieving a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that is righteous, enduring, and rooted in the principle of peace through strength. America and Israel’s strong stand in the 12-Day War dealt a devastating blow to the greatest enemy of peace in the region, leaving the Iranian regime weaker than at any point in decades. We are hopeful that this marks the dawn of a new chapter of peace in the Middle East.” ###