US House Speaker 'may' invite Israeli premier to address Congress

WASHINGTON

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he is considering inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

"It’s one of the things that we have in mind, and we may try to arrange for that," Johnson told reporters.

He said it is "very important" for the US to show solidarity and support for Israel "right now in their time of great struggle."

"We certainly stand for that position and we’ll try to advance that in every way that we can," he added.

At an earlier news conference, Johnson said he had a "lengthy conversation this morning" with Netanyahu and reiterated House Republicans' strong support for Israel.

Turning to remarks last week by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer who called for new elections in Israel and criticized Netanyahu's leadership, Johnson said: "We think it is not only foolhardy, it’s dangerous for him to be trying to suggest how Israel should run its domestic affairs in the midst of their conflict."

House Republicans continue to "stand forward and reiterate our support for Israel at this very critical time," he added.

WASHINGTON

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he is considering inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

"It’s one of the things that we have in mind, and we may try to arrange for that," Johnson told reporters.

He said it is "very important" for the US to show solidarity and support for Israel "right now in their time of great struggle."

"We certainly stand for that position and we’ll try to advance that in every way that we can," he added.

At an earlier news conference, Johnson said he had a "lengthy conversation this morning" with Netanyahu and reiterated House Republicans' strong support for Israel.

House Republicans continue to "stand forward and reiterate our support for Israel at this very critical time," he added.