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Friday, November 15, 2024
New GOP Senate leader says he spoke with Netanyahu, stressed US support for Israel
New Republican Senate Leader John Thune says he held a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after winning a race among GOP senators to be the next majority leader.
On X, Thune says he “reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to standing with Israel, our closest friend and ally.”
There is no statement on the call from Netanyahu’s office.