In a historic milestone, US House Speaker Mike Johnson became the first high-ranking American official to visit Judea and Samaria, touring the settlement of Ariel on August 4, 2025. Accompanied by Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Republican lawmakers, Johnson and the delegation planted vines symbolizing partnership and met Yesha Council leaders advocating sovereignty. Johnson dined with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Shiloh, affirming unwavering US-Israel ties amid Palestinian condemnations.“