Kevin McCarthy
The organization wished the former speaker upon his announcement of retirement at the end of the year.
Eight Republican legislators, in partnership with all of the House’s Democrats, voted for new leadership.
Nine groups known for opposing the Jewish state planned to gather to commemorate the “catastrophe” of Israel’s rebirth in 1948.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said he would invite the Israeli prime minister if the president does not.
“Our values are your values, our heritage is your heritage, our dreams are your dreams,” the House speaker says.
“I expect the prime minister will visit at some point,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.
Kevin McCarthy is the second-ever leader of the House of Representatives to address the Israeli parliament.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy talks judicial reform, perceptions of waning U.S. strength, and the unique relationship between Jerusalem and Washington.
The Israeli premier and U.S. House speaker met one-on-one and then with American lawmakers.
US House speaker at Western Wall: ‘Israel is a blessed nation’
Kevin McCarthy is slated to become the second-ever American in his post to address the Knesset.
The U.S. House speaker is heading a 20-member delegation of American lawmakers.
The Republican will be the second-ever American speaker to address the Knesset plenum.
