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Friday, February 7, 2025
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Friday, February 7, 2025
Netanyahu invites US House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel: ‘This year in Jerusalem’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) speak to the press at the US Capitol following their closed-door meeting in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025. (Oliver Contreras/AFP)
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invites US House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel this year.
“You’re invited to Israel this year in Jerusalem. I know you’re busy but find space to do that. You’ll be welcomed with a red carpet,” Netanyahu tells Johnson during remarks following their meeting at the US Capitol.
Netanyahu is slated to return to Israel tomorrow night.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
