Democrats have had to snap back to reality with Netanyahu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats have had to snap back to reality with Netanyahu

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More than 38 Democratic members of Congress — including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, former House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — all boycotted the Netanyahu address. “That's what we should all be focused on doing and I know that’s something President Biden has been focused on and something Vice President Harris has been focused on as well.” Representative Kathy Manning, a pro-Israel Democrat from North Carolina, remained tight-lipped when asked if she was disappointed that some Democrats would not attend. Throughout the address, Republicans including Representatives Matt Gaetz of Florida and Lauren Boebert of Colorado applauded Netanyahu’s words, despite the fact they voted against aid to Israel in April. “I voted against aid for Hamas, that’s what I voted against,” Boebert told The Independent, likely referring to aid meant for Palestinians in Gaza, while still saying she supported Israel.

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Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Netanyahu, Trump hold 'very friendly' phone call, discuss release of hostages & situation in Syria

Firstpost  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump in which they emphasised the need to free hostages in Gaza and discussed the situation in Syria Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. During the phone call, the …

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Netanyahu Tells Trump Israel Must ‘Complete Its Victory’

New York Times  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he had told President-elect Donald J. Trump in a telephone conversation over the weekend that Israel needed to “complete its victory” over Iranian proxies and bring back hostages held in Gaza. Mr. Netanyahu, who described Mr. Trump as a friend, said in a statement on Sunday that their latest discussion had been “very …

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

Netanyahu makes it clear: Biden is no longer in charge
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Netanyahu makes it clear: Biden is no longer in charge

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ”The Syrian army abandoned its positions in the area around the negotiated Israeli-Syrian buffer …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Netanyahu holds 'warm, cordial' conversation with Trump, discusses Iran threat
Trending News
2 months ago

Netanyahu holds 'warm, cordial' conversation with Trump, discusses Iran threat

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dialed Donald Trump on Wednesday after Republican’s stunning US election victory and discussed the “Iranian threat” to Israel’s security Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dialed Donald Trump on Wednesday after Republican’s stunning US election victory and discussed the “Iranian threat” to Israel’s security. The prime minister congratulated Trump on his election victory, and the two …

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
Top News
2 months ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz Israel Katz, Gallant’s …

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared
2 months ago

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared

Live Mint  

He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, his fiercest opponent within his own government, and Donald Trump won the U.S. election. Netanyahu, who calls for “total victory" in the war, has said that Israel can’t stop fighting in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed. Netanyahu called Trump’s potential win “historic" and said it “offers a new beginning for America and a …

Netanyahu hails Trump for making ‘history’s greatest comeback!’
2 months ago

Netanyahu hails Trump for making ‘history’s greatest comeback!’

NPR  

Netanyahu hails Trump for making ‘history’s greatest comeback!’ toggle caption Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images "Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said via Facebook after former President Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 election. “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between …

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory
Top News
2 months ago

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory

NPR  

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory Former President Donald Trump has expressed his strong support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. LONSDORF: Well, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put out a statement congratulating Trump, calling his win, quote, "history's greatest comeback." He also talked about his fears that Trump will allow Netanyahu and his government to annex the …

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Israeli analyst says Netanyahu 'putting his bets' on Trump victory

Raw Story  

An Israeli political analyst said Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "praying and putting his bets on the victory" of former U.S. President Donald Trump as Israel's military continues to bombard the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, dashing any lingering hopes of an imminent cease-fire agreement and deepening the region's war and humanitarian catastrophe. Akiva Eldar, who previously headed the …

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump
3 months ago

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump

The Independent  

In the year since the Hamas rampage into southern Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself coordinating a war on five fronts: the IDF is fighting on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon; an air and intelligence war against the Houthis in Yemen; with Iran’s proxies; and, most riskily, against Iran directly. President Biden’s extraordinary flurry of public statements about what …

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
3 months ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
3 months ago

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election

LA Times  

President Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not counting on that.” Biden, in a rare appearance …

Biden suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire
3 months ago

Biden suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has suggested that Israel could be attempting to interfere in the U.S. election by refusing to agree to ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. The President did not definitively rule out the possibility that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, was trying to influence the contest, when challenged by reporters on Friday afternoon. “And I think Bibi should remember that, …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

United States President Joe Biden is adding to the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he isn’t doing enough to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza. ___ Here’s the latest: Cease-fire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing, Biden says WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden again spoke briefly to reporters, this time as he departed the White …

Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida

Raw Story  

Trump kissed Sara Netanyahu on both cheeks, then clasped hands with the long-serving prime minister before posing for a photo with the two while giving a thumbs up sign, a video clip posted on social media by the former president showed. Netanyahu posted a photo online showing him holding a hat that said "TOTAL VICTORY" -- which he has vowed …

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, is attempting to bridge divides within the party over the war in Gaza, emphasizing Israel’s right to defend itself while also focusing on alleviating Palestinian suffering. Harris’ meeting with Netanyahu was private, and she described it as “frank and constructive.” She also emphasized her longtime support for Israel, …

On Day Of Netanyahu Visit, Harris Becomes White House’s New Public Face On Gaza War
5 months, 2 weeks ago

On Day Of Netanyahu Visit, Harris Becomes White House’s New Public Face On Gaza War

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Vice President Kamala Harris, suddenly also the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, on Thursday quietly became the White House’s public face on the Israel-Hamas war. “I also expressed with the prime minister my serious concern about the scale of human suffering in Gaza, including the death of far too many innocent civilians.” The six minutes of …

Netanyahu’s high-profile U.S. visit derailed by shifting politics here and at home
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu’s high-profile U.S. visit derailed by shifting politics here and at home

LA Times  

A mobile billboard opposing military aid for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears in front of the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up a weeklong U.S. trip Friday with a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago, tipping his hat to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, after stops at the two citadels of U.S. power: the White …

Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, capping trip marked by Gaza protests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, capping trip marked by Gaza protests

Al Jazeera  

Israeli PM seeks to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate after meetings with Biden, Harris. Netanyahu met Trump, the Republican candidate in November’s presidential election, on Friday, a day after Netanyahu met Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to run against Trump. Trump greeted Netanyahu and his wife Sara and criticised Harris, who had …

‘I will not be silent’: Kamala Harris presses Netanyahu over humanitarian situation in Gaza
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I will not be silent’: Kamala Harris presses Netanyahu over humanitarian situation in Gaza

The Hindu  

Kamala Harris sharply pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday about the humanitarian situation in Gaza in “frank” talks that were watched for signs of how she might shift American policy about Israel if she becomes president. “I will not be silent.” Shift from Biden’s approach Ms. Harris’ remarks, which were sharp and serious in tone, reflected what could …

Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris to narrow gaps on Gaza war ceasefire deal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu meets with Biden, Harris to narrow gaps on Gaza war ceasefire deal

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Thursday to discuss the war in Gaza — and the possibility of securing a cease-fire deal — with U.S. President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. ‘Gaps are closable’ Mr. Biden reiterated in their Oval Office meeting his calls for Israel and Hamas to quickly agree to …

Democrats are hopeful Kamala Harris would approach Israel policy differently to Biden
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats are hopeful Kamala Harris would approach Israel policy differently to Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive from New York who did not attend Netanyahu’s speech, …

Netanyahu calls protesters ‘useful idiots’ as he vows ‘total victory’ over Hamas in speech to Congress
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu calls protesters ‘useful idiots’ as he vows ‘total victory’ over Hamas in speech to Congress

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of protesters rallied on Capitol Hill in Washington on …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

The Independent  

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Israeli prime minister Netanyahu addresses Congress as scores of Democrats boycott
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli prime minister Netanyahu addresses Congress as scores of Democrats boycott

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli Prime Minister gave a full-throated speech in defense of …

Netanyahu Speech To Congress Underscores U.S. Complicity In Gaza War
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu Speech To Congress Underscores U.S. Complicity In Gaza War

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a largely triumphant address to Congress on Wednesday, a historic moment that highlighted how deeply implicated the U.S. is in Netanyahu’s widely condemned handling of Israel’s offensive in Gaza Netanyahu, who repeatedly received standing ovations from hundreds of lawmakers, declared: “Our fight is your fight! Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the …

Dozens of Democrats including Harris to boycott Netanyahu's speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens of Democrats including Harris to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Daily Mail  

Close to 100 Democrats are expected to skip Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Capitol speech due to tensions over the ongoing war with the Hamas terror group in Gaza. Most notable absences include Vice President Kamala Harris, who would have presided over the Senate, but is claiming a scheduling conflict, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the second most powerful Democratic …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve ‘total victory’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve ‘total victory’

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington on Wednesday as he sought to bolster the United States’ support for his country’s fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups. Netanyahu vows to press forward with war until ‘total victory’ WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin said he is ready to press forward with Israel’s war against Hamas until …

Israel’s Netanyahu confronts altered political landscape in US
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu confronts altered political landscape in US

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress on Wednesday drops one of the world’s most polarizing politicians into the middle of an unprecedented U.S. political shake-up, a risky combination as he tries to win support from both parties for his country and its war. The national discussion over Israel’s conduct in Gaza seemed to have fallen into the background, …

Netanyahu in Washington: Israel PM vows 'total victory' in Gaza, denounces US protesters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu in Washington: Israel PM vows 'total victory' in Gaza, denounces US protesters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday to achieve “total victory” against Hamas and denounced American opponents of the war in Gaza as “idiots,” taking a combative stance in a visit the Biden administration has hoped will yield progress in negotiations to end the fighting. United States Capitol Police stand near …

Key takeaways from Netanyahu’s speech and the protests outside US Congress
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Netanyahu’s speech and the protests outside US Congress

Al Jazeera  

Protests greeted Israel’s prime minister as he gave his fourth address to Congress amid Israel’s war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered his fourth address to a joint session of the United States Congress, as he attempted to drum up continued support for his country’s war in Gaza. “After the savage attack on October 7, he rightly …

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

NPR  

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Getty Images In an address to Congress Wednesday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the U.S. to stand with Israel and vowed that the country would do "whatever it must" to defeat Hamas and return the remaining hostages from Gaza. …

Netanyahu praises Trump in US Congress speech boycotted by Democrats
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu praises Trump in US Congress speech boycotted by Democrats

The Telegraph  

Benjamin Netanyahu used a speech to the US Congress which attracted a Democrat boycott to commend Donald Trump and attack protesters as “Iran’s useful idiots”. US-Israeli security pact Mr Netanyahu used his remarks to set out a plan for the days after the war in Gaza, when he said Israel would “retain overriding security control” in the territory, modelled on …

Democrats split over boycotting Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats split over boycotting Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress

LA Times  

U.S. Capitol Police officers arrive at the Capitol on Tuesday, a day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress. Asked about his reasoning, he said: “I’m hoping there will be good news to report on progress toward a cease-fire.” Carbajal issued a scathing statement afterward condemning Netanyahu’s “reckless rhetoric” that lacked acknowledgment of the thousands of civilian deaths in …

Benjamin Netanyahu labels Gaza war critics ‘Iran’s useful idiots’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu labels Gaza war critics ‘Iran’s useful idiots’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out against protests of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, broadly disparaging anti-Israel protesters as “Iran’s useful idiots” in an address to Congress on Wednesday. Netanyahu specifically slammed the International Criminal Court’s allegations that Israel is starving Palestinians in Gaza, calling it “utter, complete nonsense” and “a complete fabrication.” According …

As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him

Al Jazeera  

Thousands rally in Washington, DC, to call for end to Gaza war and rebuke the Israeli prime minister as a ‘war criminal’. Washington, DC – Hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the United States Capitol to deliver a speech to Congress, a woman with a blue scarf concealing her face sat alone on a park bench and …

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu defends war in Gaza and denounces protesters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu defends war in Gaza and denounces protesters

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that was boycotted by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to condemn the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created. Speaking to applause from many U.S. lawmakers, and stony silence from others, Netanyahu …

Kamala has already infuriated a key US ally: Israel tears into VP for boycotting Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress after Biden postponed their meeting
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala has already infuriated a key US ally: Israel tears into VP for boycotting Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress after Biden postponed their meeting

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris's decision to stay away from Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress has irritated officials in the Israeli prime minister's administration. She is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday Her absence takes on even greater significance coming days after she was anointed by President Joe Biden and top Democrats to be the party's nominee in November's …

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US urged to mount pressure on Israel for Gaza truce

China Daily  

An Israeli protester at Ben Gurion International Airport uses a megaphone as he rallies against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's departure to the US on Sunday. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS The United States as a staunch backer of Israel should seize the opportunity to urge visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to observe United Nations resolutions and international laws, experts said. They also …

Netanyahu’s long history of confounding US presidents
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu’s long history of confounding US presidents

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Netanyahu earned the undying enmity of former President Barack Obama for trying to tank the Iran nuclear deal. Former President Bill Clinton exploded after his first meeting with Netanyahu in 1996, telling aides, “Who’s the f—- superpower here,” according to the former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller. Republican …

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time of great uncertainty following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Before stepping on the plane, Netanyahu said he would emphasize the theme of Israel’s bipartisanship in his speech and …

Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress as many plan to boycott
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress as many plan to boycott

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago, calling it a slap in the face to then-President Barack Obama as he negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran. “We need to help them and not have him stand in the way of that for such a …

Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu's address to Congress as many plan to boycott

New Indian Express  

“I wish that he would be a statesman and do what is right for Israel. “We need to help them and not have him stand in the way of that for such a long time.” She added, “I think it’s going to invite more of what we have seen in terms of discontent among our own.” Tensions between Netanyahu and …

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the U.S. Congress on July 24
7 months ago

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu set to address the U.S. Congress on July 24

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, setting the stage for what is expected to be a contentious speech at a crucial moment for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. "To build on our enduring relationship and to highlight America’s solidarity with Israel, we invite you to share the Israeli government’s vision …

Gaza war: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24
7 months ago

Gaza war: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24

Al Jazeera  

Congress’s invitation latest show of US support for Israel despite global outrage over Israel’s war on Gaza. The confirmation of the date late on Thursday came a week after Netanyahu was formally invited to speak before US politicians, in the latest show of support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Gaza. “The existential …

Pelosi says Netanyahu shouldn't address Congress: "I feel very sad that he has been invited"
7 months ago

Pelosi says Netanyahu shouldn't address Congress: "I feel very sad that he has been invited"

Salon  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been accused of violating international law and prolonging the war in Gaza for political gain, will address Congress during a joint session next month. In an interview with CNN anchor Dana Bash on Friday, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would “absolutely not” have invited him to talk at the U.S. Capitol …

Israel’s Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24: Report
7 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu set to address the US Congress on July 24: Report

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, according to a person familiar with the matter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he attends a cabinet meeting at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. Congressional leaders last week formally invited Netanyahu to come speak, delivering the …

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