Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Senators Tom Cotton and John Fetterman in Washington on Wednesday, thanking them for their support for Israel. Cotton called Israel 'the best ally we've had since Great Britain in World War II,' while Fetterman expressed disappointment with the Democratic Party's increasing criticism of Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and John Fetterman (D-PA) in Washington on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Netanyahu thanked Cotton for his unwavering support, calling him 'a great, great friend of Israel.' Cotton responded by calling Israel 'the best ally we've had since Great Britain in World War II' and pledged to stand up for the US-Israel alliance. In a separate meeting, Netanyahu praised Fetterman for his 'courage and clarity' regarding Israel. Fetterman expressed disappointment with the Democratic Party's increasing criticism of Israel, describing himself as the 'conscience of the Democratic Party in Congress.' He criticized New York Mayor Eric Adams and reiterated that Israel's war is 'a just war.' The meetings highlight bipartisan support for Israel amid ongoing tensions with Iran.