Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington with US evangelical community leaders on Tuesday.
During the visit Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for the community leaders’ “incredible support at all times and especially in these trying times”.
“I don’t say that lightly or haphazardly comes from the heart also comes from knowing how deeply you are committed to Israel, and how strong you stand up for Israel, stand up for the truth, stand up for our common heritage and our common values,” Netanyahu said.
Netanyahu arrived in Washington Monday for a visit that includes meetings with US President Joe Biden, and a speech on Wednesday before a joint session of Congress.
The visit has brought with it a flurry of demonstrations.
Dozens of protesters rallied outside his hotel on Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, while hundreds of demonstrators staged a flashmob-style protest in the Cannon Building, which houses offices of House of Representatives members.
There was also a sit-in at a congressional office building that ended with multiple arrests.
Some of the demonstrations have condemned Israel but others have expressed support, while pressuring Netanyahu to strike a cease-fire deal and bring home the hostages still being held by Hamas.
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