Congressional leaders have invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address a joint meeting of Congress when he visits the United States next month, to mark the 75th anniversary of Israel’s founding.
“The world is better off when America and Israel work together,” McCarthy said in a statement Thursday, noting that the United States was the first nation to recognize the state of Israel, 11 minutes after it declared independence in 1948.McCarthy traveled to Israel in May and addressed the Israeli Knesset, or legislature.“If we remain united, then the forces of freedom and democracy will always prevail,” McCarthy said then.
In a statement Thursday, Schumer noted that the support for Israel “transcends party politics” and has been bipartisan and bicameral for decades. “I am pleased Congress will have the opportunity to hear from President Herzog, who has always been a great leader and is particularly influential at this time, to commemorate 75 years of the success of the State of Israel and the strong, enduring U.S.-Israel alliance,” Schumer said in the statement.
Schumer and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi sent an invitation in October for Herzog to address a joint meeting of Congress when he was in Washington for meetings, but it did not take place.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Israeli president will address Congress in JulyIsraeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint session of Congress on July 19, congressional leaders said Thursday.
Leer más »
Lunch with the old boss: Biden hosts Obama before hitting road for 2024 campaignPresident Biden is having lunch Tuesday with former President Barack Obama at the White House.
Leer más »
West Bank violence by Israeli troops and illegal settlers alarms UNUS and Russia back UN Security Council statement on occupied West Bank, reflecting widespread international concern at escalating violence, especially by Israeli forces and armed Jewish settlers.
Leer más »
Israeli Air Force Vets Threaten Not to Serve After Netanyahu Resumes Judicial OverhaulDozens of Israeli air force reservists said Wednesday they'll refuse to show up for duty if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government moves ahead with a contentious plan to overhaul the country's judiciary.
Leer más »
Israeli authorities seize crypto from terror organizations, credit new technologyThe Israeli Defense Ministry has reported seizing cryptocurrency from Hezbollah and the Iranian Quds Force in its latest move against the use of cryptocurrency to fund terror.
Leer más »
Dozens of Israeli air force vets threaten not to serve after Netanyahu resumes judicial overhaulDozens of Israeli air force reservists said Wednesday they’ll refuse to show up for duty if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government moves ahead with a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary.
Leer más »