Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid met with a group of 10 Democratic senators led by Sen. Jacky Rosen in Washington on Wednesday. Lapid called on the lawmakers to maintain bipartisan support for Israel and emphasized the importance of coordination with the Democratic Party, according to reports.
Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid met with a group of senior Democratic senators in Washington on Wednesday, calling on them to maintain bipartisan solidarity with Israel amid regional challenges. The meeting, led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), included 10 Democratic lawmakers: Tim Kaine, Michael Bennet, Richard Blumenthal, Maggie Hassan, Cory Booker, Brian Schatz, Alex Padilla, John Hickenlooper, and Catherine Cortez Masto.
Lapid emphasized the importance of coordination and partnership between Israel and the Democratic Party, according to reports. The meeting comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also in Washington this week for a summit with President Donald Trump, as The Zioneer reported earlier. The parallel diplomatic efforts underscore the broad Israeli engagement with the U.S. political establishment.
No further details on the length or specific outcomes of the meeting were immediately available. The meeting was first reported by reports.
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