Speaker Johnson to visit Israeli settlement in occupied West Bank
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit a settlement in the West Bank during a private trip to Israel. This visit is led by a pro-Israel advocacy group and involves several other Republican lawmakers. Johnson's trip was initially delayed due to an Israel-Iran conflict but is now set to include meetings with top Israeli officials.Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is visiting a settlement in the West Bank.
- The visit is organized by a pro-Israel advocacy group.
- Johnson's visit is unusual for a House Speaker.
- The trip was initially delayed due to an Israel-Iran conflict.
- Republican lawmakers Michael McCaul, Nathaniel Moran, Michael Cloud, and Claudia Tenney are also on the trip.
- The visit is considered a private trip, not an official congressional delegation.
- The Israeli embassy and U.S. embassy were not involved in planning the trip.
- Meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog are scheduled.
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