House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Netanyahu met with House Speaker Mike Johnson, where the two were expected to discuss the recent military action against Iran and efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza.
Following the meeting, Netanyahu spoke with reporters, praising President Donald Trump for his cooperation with Israel's military actions in Iran and Gaza.
"I think the important thing is to get the result. We'll talk about the process later. I have a lot to say about it, but right now, I'm totally focused on the result, as is President Trump and we're working together. It's very important to understand that we're working together because we have learned, and the whole world has learned, that when Israel and America stand together, great things happen."
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister
He also shared his condolences for Texans grieving from last week's deadly floods.
"The people of America, of Texas have profoundly lost their colleagues. We stand with the people of Texas and the people of America, as the people of America stand with us. We send our condolences to the bereaved families," Netanyahu expressed.
Netanyahu will also meet with a bipartisan group of senators.
The meetings come a day after Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House.
