Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Meets Netanyahu, Discusses Hostage Release and Iran

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Denmark and Israel to discuss NATO alliance matters, Greenland's geopolitical status, and to participate in Holocaust Remembrance Day events. In Israel, the delegation met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stressed the importance of U.S.-Israel dialogue on dismantling Iran's nuclear program and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. The American lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for Israel's actions against terrorist organizations. Additionally, Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met with Senator Bernie Moreno, who reiterated U.S. support for Israel and discussed the country's right to self-defense amid international legal scrutiny. These meetings underscored the enduring ties between the U.S. and Israel and highlighted shared security concerns in the region.