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Barbara Sprunt

House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, seen here on Capitol Hill on April 10, said Saturday that he will "continue to engage with the White House to insist upon a proper response" following Iran's attack on Israel. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The House of Representatives is shifting its schedule for the coming week to consider legislation supporting Israel in the aftermath of Iran launching drones toward Israel on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict.

"In light of Iran's unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a statement.

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