The first time Netanyahu addressed Congress was nearly three decades ago. Now, he arrives in the U.S. amid devastation in Gaza and discontent in Israel.
, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon will mark the fourth time he has been invited to deliver such an address, surpassing the wartime British prime minister whose bust once sat prominently in the White House., but it’s unlikely his statue will grace the Oval Office anytime soon.
What attention Netanyahu will get may not be what he had in mind. Vice President Harris, now on the campaign trail,alongside the House speaker for Netanyahu’s speech. A host of Democrats have already announced they are not attending the event in protest of Netanyahu’s handling of the war. Harris is still slated to meet the Israeli leader in a one-on-one meeting where,Democrats were themselves facing renewed pressure from interest and advocacy groups to get tougher on Israel.
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