Netanyahu Heads to Washington, Says Israel Will Remain Key US Ally Whoever Succeeds Biden

‘In this time of war and uncertainty, it’s important that Israel’s enemies know that America and Israel stand together,’ Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Memorial Hall on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 16, 2024. Abir Sultan/AFP via Getty Images

JERUSALEM—Israel will be the strongest U.S. ally in the Middle East regardless of who is elected president in November, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on July 22 before flying to Washington, where he was due to address the U.S. Congress.

The visit, Mr. Netanyahu’s first to his most important international ally since returning for a record sixth term as prime minister at the end of 2022, has been overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection.