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Johnson to Address Israeli Knesset on June 22, Underscoring U.S. Support for Israel

The visit follows Johnson’s February meeting with Netanyahu during ongoing U.S. efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks with members of the media, on the day of a closed House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Speaker Mike Johnson will travel to Jerusalem on June 22 to address the Knesset, solidifying legislative ties between the U.S. and Israel under his leadership.
  • He called the invitation one of the highest honors of his career and affirmed America’s commitment to Israel’s security and shared democratic values.
  • The speech comes more than 20 months after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack that triggered the Gaza war and follows his February meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.
  • His remarks will coincide with U.S. efforts to negotiate a Gaza ceasefire with ongoing humanitarian concerns over Israel’s blockade on aid deliveries.
  • His planned address recalls former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 Knesset appearance and highlights continued congressional support despite internal U.S. political divisions over Israel policy.