Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet with Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when the potential 2024 presidential candidate visits Israel this week, Netanyahu said Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
DeSantis is traveling abroad this week to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. The trip to Israel coincides with protests against Netanyahu’s plans to tighten control over the country’s Supreme Court.
Netanyahu was asked by CBS if he would meet with DeSantis, he replied: “Of course, I will meet with everyone. Why not? I will meet with Republican governors and Democratic governors.”
DeSantis is set to deliver the keynote address in jerusalem post “Celebrate the Faces of Israel” event at the Museum of Tolerance on April 27 before a crowd of 400 participants, including approximately 120 American Jewish philanthropists.