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Speaker Johnson Visits Western Wall and Reaffirms Congressional Support for Israel

The Tisha B’Av pilgrimage follows a postponed June visit, signaling deepening legislative backing for Israel’s security.

Speaker Mike Johnson Visits Western Wall on Tisha B’Av: “May America Always Stand With Israel”
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. Photo: Courtesy of Shlomi Amsalem/GPO
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Overview

  • Speaker Johnson offered prayers at the Western Wall on Tisha B’Av and placed traditional notes to reaffirm America’s unwavering support for Israel and peace in Jerusalem.
  • He met with Defense Minister Israel Katz to discuss joint military operations ‘Midnight Hammer’ and ‘Rising Lion’ and plans to secure the release of hostages.
  • The House GOP delegation toured the Western Wall Tunnels’ new “Gate of Heaven” exhibition after being received by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz and Mordechai Eliav.
  • Johnson described conditions in Gaza as “sad and alarming” and emphasized the need for coordinated U.S. humanitarian aid to address civilian suffering.
  • The visit marked his first overseas trip as Speaker and focused on religious diplomacy, defense coordination and humanitarian reviews without a Knesset address.