Johnson’s Speech to Knesset Postponed Due to Israel–Iran Conflict

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on June 16 that due to the war between Israel and Iran, he has postponed his trip to the Jewish state, where he was scheduled to address the Knesset, the country’s parliament, on June 22. In a statement, Johnson said he made this decision in conjunction with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. “Due to the complex situation currently unfolding in Iran and Israel, Speaker Ohana and I have made the decision to postpone the special session of the Knesset. We look forward to rescheduling the address in the near future and send our prayers to the people of Israel and the Middle East,” he said....