GOP Lawmakers Seek to Reinstate McCarthy as House Speaker to Respond to Israel Crisis

Centrist GOP lawmakers discussing effort to reinstate Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker after Israel attacks, believing he can unite the party.

Lawmakers concerned drawn out speaker vote is delaying ability to provide aid to Israel during emergency.

McCarthy "aware and grateful" for growing effort to reinstate him, but not actively engaging.

House can't act on legislation without a Speaker, leading some to explore granting more power to Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry.

Some Republicans calling for expedited speaker vote and candidate forum early next week due to urgency of international events.