{"id":2447968,"date":"2025-06-16T15:57:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-cancels-speech-before-israeli-knesset-due-to-war-in-middle-east\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:57:52","slug":"mike-johnson-cancels-speech-before-israeli-knesset-due-to-war-in-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-cancels-speech-before-israeli-knesset-due-to-war-in-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Johnson cancels speech before Israeli Knesset due to war in Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmike-johnson-cancels-speech-before-israeli-knesset-due-to-war-in-middle-east%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2447968&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled his scheduled speech before the Knesset in Israel due too the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran. In a statement, he expressed hope to reschedule the address, aligning wiht the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >current sensitive geopolitical situation<\/a>.The cancellation comes after Israel launched a significant attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear and military infrastructures, which escalated tensions further. This attack led to over 100 ballistic missiles being fired from Iran in retaliation, resulting in fatalities and prompting U.S. support for Israel in defensive measures. Johnson&#8217;s trip was anticipated to be a notable moment in his tenure as House Speaker, as the last address to the Knesset was by former Speaker Kevin mccarthy in May 2023.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mike Johnson cancels speech before Israeli Knesset due to war in Middle East<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2149505\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mike Johnson<\/a> (R-LA) will not deliver a speech before the Knesset in <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Israel<\/a> this weekend due to the war between the Jewish state and <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Johnson said he hopes to reschedule.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3442684\/congress-security-lawmakers-minnesota-shootings\/\">Congress eyes expanding security for lawmakers after Minnesota shootings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3441338\/house-oversight-investigation-newsom-bass-la-riots\/\">House Oversight launches investigation into Newsom and Bass over LA riots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3441294\/jan-6-police-officers-sue-to-install-a-memorial-on-capitol-hill\/\">Jan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jan-6-police-officers-sue-to-install-a-memorial-on-capitol-hill\/\" title=\"Jan. 6 police officers sue to install a memorial on Capitol Hill\">6 police officers sue<\/a> to install a memorial on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/it-would-be-an-irreparable-disaster-if-joe-biden-were-designated-president-of-the-united-states-archbishop-carlo-maria-vigano-warns-believers-in-latest-interview\/\" title=\"\u201cIt Would Be an Irreparable Disaster if Joe Biden \u2013 Were Designated President of the United States\u201d \u2013 Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano Warns Believers in Latest Interview with Steve Bannon\">complex situation<\/a> currently unfolding in Iran and Israel, Speaker Ohana and I have made the decision to postpone the special session of the Knesset,&rdquo; he said Monday. &ldquo;We look forward to rescheduling the address in the near future and send our prayers to the people of Israel and the Middle East.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The trip, which Johnson announced last week, would have been one of his most significant and impactful trips since becoming speaker. The last speaker to address the Knesset was Republican Kevin McCarthy in May 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The speech was postponed after Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Friday, which set off explosions in Tehran. Israel said it targeted Iran&rsquo;s nuclear and military facilities, killing the country&rsquo;s top military and nuclear scientists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3442741\/israel-looks-to-usa-hit-iran-fordow-nuclear-facility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ISRAEL LOOKS TO US TO HIT IRAN&rsquo;S FORDOW NUCLEAR FACILITY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The attack followed Iran&rsquo;s advancing nuclear weapons capabilities, which Israel views as an existential threat. The United States and Iran were engaging in diplomatic talks to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but Israel&rsquo;s attack canceled them.<\/p>\n<p>Iran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3441495\/iran-launches-missiles-tel-aviv-retaliatory-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">responded<\/a> with over 100 ballistic missiles in a retaliatory attack, with at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3442282\/israel-death-toll-iran-missile-strikes-idf-defense-tehran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">13 Israelis dead<\/a> as of Sunday. Though the U.S. was not involved in the original Israel attack on Iran, it is assisting Israel in shooting down missiles coming from the Islamic state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2149505\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2149505\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Johnson cancels Knesset speech amid Middle East conflict<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2447969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25027811965691.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[45251,57266,34218,32603,57265],"class_list":["post-2447968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-knesset","tag-middle-east-war","tag-mike-johnson","tag-political-news","tag-speech-cancellation"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25027811965691.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2447968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2447968"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2447968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2447972,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2447968\/revisions\/2447972"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2447969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2447968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2447968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2447968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}