


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday when he travels to Israel this week, the prime minister said on Sunday.
“Of course I’ll meet with everyone. Why not? I meet with Republican governors and Democratic governors,” Netanyahu said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” “I’d meet with every American representative, governor, senator, members of Congress. And I think it’s — it’s my job. And I think it’s important for Israel’s bipartisan support in the United States. I make a point of it.”
DeSantis will travel to Israel on Thursday, according to an announcement from his office. There he’ll meet with Israeli government officials and deliver a keynote address at an event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of Israel.
The trip, which will also include stops in Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom, is billed as an international trade mission. It comes as the Florida governor is gearing up for a likely presidential campaign launch.
DeSantis will be abroad from April 24 to April 28, starting in Japan and wrapping up in the United Kingdom.
Gary Fineout contributed to this report.