Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) at Blair House in Washington on Thursday, where Netanyahu thanked Cotton for his 'constant support' and 'indefatigable defense of Israel.' Cotton called Israel 'the best ally we've had since Great Britain in World War II,' saying the alliance makes both nations safer, according to Israeli media.
The meeting, first reported by Israeli media earlier Thursday, took place at Blair House. Netanyahu and Cotton, a Republican senator from Arkansas, reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu thanked Cotton for his 'constant support' and 'indefatigable defense of Israel,' while Cotton described Israel as 'the best ally we've had since Great Britain in World War II,' stating that the partnership makes both countries safer.
The meeting is part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's ongoing diplomatic visit to Washington, which has included meetings with President Trump and other senior officials. The visit comes amid close coordination between Jerusalem and Washington on regional security issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat and broader Middle East stability.
Netanyahu's office has not released a detailed readout of the conversation, but the warm exchange reflects the strong bipartisan support for Israel in the U.S. Congress. Cotton has been a leading voice on foreign policy, particularly on issues related to Israel and Iran.
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