Israel's Katz meets with top House Republican, calls for US support against Palestinian state

Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz met top US House of Representatives Republican Elise Stefanik, thanking her for her "persistent" support for Israel.

Later, Katz called for bipartisan support from the United States against the establishment of a Palestinian state, saying Iran would use it as a base to "work towards the destruction of Israel". 

Stefanik also met with with Israeli President Isaac Herzog during her trip. 

Welcome to Jerusalem Congresswoman @EliseStefanik. The Israeli people deeply appreciate your strong moral clarity and firm stand against antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred on campuses across the US. pic.twitter.com/t1zwZbdxWT

— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) May 19, 2024