Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Washington — Congressional leaders are assembly this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli chief of attempting to pull the U.S. into one other conflict.
Netanyahu met with Home Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday after assembly earlier within the day with Vice President JD Vance. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, postponed a visit to Israel in June to deal with the Israeli parliament, referred to as the Knesset, as conflict broke out with Iran.
In a press release, Johnson stated he and Netanyahu mentioned america’ dedication to Israel’s safety and a ceasefire settlement in Gaza.
“America and Israel’s robust stand within the 12-Day Conflict dealt a devastating blow to the best enemy of peace within the area, leaving the Iranian regime weaker than at any level in many years. We’re hopeful that this marks the daybreak of a brand new chapter of peace within the Center East,” Johnson stated.
Netanyahu’s assembly with a bipartisan group of senators was delayed till Wednesday.
Netanyahu’s go to to the U.S. Capitol comes as Mr. Trump faces criticism from Democrats and a few Republicans over his choice to strike three places central to Iran’s nuclear program final month.
Lawmakers launched a number of measures within the Senate and Home in search of to limit Mr. Trump from taking additional motion in opposition to Iran with out approval. The Senate voted down a conflict powers decision launched by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, whereas the opposite measures have but to obtain a vote.
Netanyahu met with administration officers Monday and had dinner on the White Home with the president. Talking to reporters Monday, Mr. Trump expressed confidence that there shall be a ceasefire with Hamas quickly. And on U.S.-Iran talks, he forecasted that extra particulars would come out Tuesday.
Following his assembly with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, Netanyahu instructed reporters that the “resolute choice of president Trump to behave with us in opposition to those that search to destroy Israel and threaten the peace of the world has made a outstanding change within the Center East.”
“There are alternatives for peace that we intend to appreciate,” Netanyahu added. “We’re working collectively on this. Now we have nonetheless to complete the job in Gaza, launch all our hostages, eradicate and destroy Hamas’ navy and governance capabilities as a result of Gaza should have a special future for ours sake, for everybody’s sake.”
Netanyahu stated the coordination between the U.S. and Mr. Trump has been “unmatched.” The president and prime minister are anticipated to fulfill once more later within the day.
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The conferences come after Johnson postponed a deliberate journey to Israel final month, the place he was scheduled to deal with Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, amid open warfare between Israel and Iran. It will have been certainly one of a small variety of overseas journeys he is made since turning into speaker. Johnson met with Netanyahu in Washington in February. Throughout that go to, Netanyahu additionally met with Senate Majority Chief John Thune and a bipartisan group of senators.
The Israeli prime minister addressed a joint assembly of Congress practically a 12 months in the past as he sought to shore up assist for Israel’s conflict in opposition to Hamas in Gaza, whereas criticizing those that had protested in opposition to the battle.
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