move in the middle east this morning. he began a meeting with the prime minister of israel just a few moments ago. we re following that. a news conference is set to begin in about an hour. we ll be monitoring. of course, all of this happening ahead of tomorrow s unprecedented, direct flight to saudi arabia. good morning. a lot to cover this morning. welcome to morning joe. it is thursday, july 14th. joe is off. later this hour, we ll speak with capitol police sergeant gonell, who was forced to retire after the injuries he sustained by the pro-trump mob on january 6th. he s testified before the committee. on tuesday, he embraced one of the rioters and accepted his apology. ahead this morning, former oath keeper spokesman jason van tatenhove, who testified before the committee on tuesday, will also be our guest. he broke from the group in 2017 and is now speaking out about why. willie. a lot to get to this morning. let s begin with the latest on the january 6th investigat
supplies. one of the most assistance israel has ever received. yesterday, i viewed some of the israel s iron dome technology, as well as. reporter: promising new iron beam technology. a laser-enabled defense system. these technologies and advancements are critical. they re critical because every rocket that is intercepted is a potential life, perhaps more, that has been saved. as we move forward together, partners in both security and innovation, the united states and israel defense sectors will cooperate in new, high energy, laser weapons systems that can defend israeli lives, as well as the lives of american service members. israel and the united states also stand together to defend fundamental values and underwrite global security, prosperity, and freedom, not just for us but for many around the world.