Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson announced plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, CNN reports, according to UNN.
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According to him, the Israeli prime minister's speech in Congress will help "demonstrate solidarity and support" for Israel. for Israel.
I think it's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now, during its great struggle, and we certainly stand by that position, and we will try to promote it in every way possible
He noted that he had already discussed the possibility of speaking at the Congress with Benjamin Netanyahu himself.
CNN notes that the invitation to speak requires the support of US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Earlier, he criticized the Israeli prime minister and called for new elections in Israel.
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Axios reported on Mr. Netanyahu's possible speech in Congress, citing sources. According to the publication, the speech of the Israeli Prime Minister was discussed at a closed meeting of the Republican Party. Mike Johnson was offered the candidacy of Benjamin Netanyahu for a speech in Congress by "several people". Their names are not specified in the Axios article. House member John Duarte confirmed that the participants of the meeting expressed "strong support and respect for Israel's sovereignty.