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Netanyahu and Ernst Meet Amid Rising U.S.-Israel Tensions

1/24/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel met U.S. Senator Joni Ernst in Jerusalem, their second meeting in a year.
Their previous meeting occurred during Israel's war with Hamas in August 2025, when Netanyahu emphasized defeating Hamas and securing hostages.
The latest meeting lacked official statements, with images shared by the Prime Minister's Office.
The tensions in U.S.-Israel relations are heightening after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iron Dome is American.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel met U.S. Senator Joni Ernst in Jerusalem, their second meeting in a year.
Their previous meeting occurred during Israel's war with Hamas in August 2025, when Netanyahu emphasized defeating Hamas and securing hostages.
The latest meeting lacked official statements, with images shared by the Prime Minister's Office.
The tensions in U.S.-Israel relations are heightening after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iron Dome is American.