House Speaker Johnson Prays U.S. Will ‘Always Stand’ With Israel During Visit To Jerusalem

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he prayed for the United States to “always stand” with Israel during a visit to Jerusalem over the weekend.

In remarks at the Western Wall, Johnson explained that he was part of a delegation with fellow members of the House, which is taking place after the Louisiana Republican postponed a planned trip to Israel in June as tensions with Iran were escalating.

JUST IN: Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Western Wall in Israel, says he is praying that “America will always stand with Israel.”

“We are grateful for the privilege of being here in Israel today, on the day we recognize the destruction of the Temple twice in history.”

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“We are grateful for the privilege of being here in Israel today, particularly on this day,” Johnson said, alluding to how it was Tisha B’Av, the annual day in the Jewish calendar of mourning that marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

“It is a moving time for us to be here at the Wailing Wall. We’ve offered our prayers. We put our notes into the wall as is traditional. And we’re so moved by the hospitality of the people and the great love of Israel,” Johnson added. “Our prayer is that America will always stand with Israel and we pray for the preservation and peace of Jerusalem. That’s what scripture tells us to do, it’s a matter of faith for us, and a commitment that we have.”

The visit comes a few days after President Donald Trump said there was “real starvation” going on in Gaza, a rare break with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who contends Hamas is hoarding supplies and no famine is taking place.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday that he and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Israeli officials to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where the fight against Hamas continues.

At @POTUS’s direction, @USAmbIsrael and I met yesterday with Israeli officials to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Today, we spent over five hours inside Gaza — level setting the facts on the ground, assessing conditions, and meeting with @GHFUpdates and other… pic.twitter.com/aCtLuMuhq1

— Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (@SEPeaceMissions) August 1, 2025

“Today, we spent over five hours inside Gaza — level setting the facts on the ground, assessing conditions, and meeting with [the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] and other agencies,” Witkoff posted on X. “The purpose of the visit was to give [President Trump] a clear understanding of the humanitarian situation and help craft a plan to deliver food and medical aid to the people of Gaza.”

Johnson’s trip also came after the Senate rejected two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, but with Democrat opposition increasing.

Earlier on Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that he met with Johnson and other members of the congressional delegation, which made the trip while the House is on its August recess.

I met today with a distinguished delegation led by U.S. Speaker of the House @SpeakerJohnson, along with @RepNateMoran, @RepTenney, @RepCloudTX & @RepMcCaul.

I thanked them for their unwavering support and moral clarity in standing with Israel against its enemies, and for their… pic.twitter.com/xDOVgtK4lW

— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) August 3, 2025

“I thanked them for their unwavering support and moral clarity in standing with Israel against its enemies, and for their vital voices in the efforts to bring all the hostages home and defeat the murderous terrorist organization Hamas,” Katz said. “Israel is not only fighting for its survival – we are on the frontlines of the free world’s battle against radical Islamic ideologies. Operations ‘Midnight Hammer’ and ‘Rising Lion’ against Iran reflect the deep alliance and shared values that bind Israel and the U.S. – liberty, justice, and the uncompromising defense of freedom.”