House Speaker Mike Johnson, in a recent podcast interview, emphasized the importance of unwavering support for Israel amid growing divisions within his party. Johnson highlighted both religious and strategic reasons for maintaining the alliance, calling Israel 'the only stable democracy in the Middle East.' He also issued a strong condemnation of antisemitism, insisting it must be universally rejected regardless of political differences. Johnson's comments follow criticism from some House Republicans who are questioning longstanding support for Israel, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked Johnson for his stance.