The Left will protest and cause problems, as the Democrat Party has now morphed into a racist, Nazi like party that detests Jews. Netanyahu understands this, and will now come to the U.S.
A date has been scheduled for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress. This announcement was made by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, setting the event for July 24.
In a statement, Netanyahu expressed his honor and responsibility in speaking before both chambers of Congress, aiming to represent Israel and articulate the stakes of their conflict with adversaries who threaten their existence. “I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us to the representatives of the American people and the entire world,” he remarked.
"Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress next month.
USA congressmen asked Netanyahu to appear before Congress to "share the Israeli government's vision of defending democracy, fighting terrorism and establishing peace." "Just and lasting peace in the region." 🇺🇸🇮🇱🙏 pic.twitter.com/cR9EG0qsdF— Rachel Rozen SOR (@rachelhalinasor) June 7, 2024
The initiative to invite Netanyahu was first suggested by the House Speaker in March, during which period significant political discussions concerning Israel were taking place in the U.S. Senate. Around the same time, calls for new elections in Israel emerged, with some U.S. politicians labeling Netanyahu as a barrier to peace. Senator Schumer, acknowledging Netanyahu’s past valor and dedication to Israel’s security, critiqued him on the Senate floor for prioritizing political survival over national interest. “I will always respect his extraordinary bravery for Israel on the battlefield as a younger man. I believe in his heart his highest call is the security of Israel. However, I also believe Prime Minister Netanyahu has lost his way by allowing his political survival to take precedence over the best interests of Israel,” Schumer stated.
🚨 House Dem Leadership ENDORSES boycott of Netanyahu’s address to Congress 🚨
AGUILAR: I respect “members positions that they would choose not to attend.”
Extreme House Democrats have no respect for our closest Middle Eastern ally Israel. pic.twitter.com/WsPjgZ4mpg
— NRCC (@NRCC) June 4, 2024
Netanyahu’s upcoming speech marks his fourth address to a joint session of Congress, setting a record for a foreign leader. His previous address was in March 2015. The forthcoming speech is anticipated to cause divisions among Democratic members, some of whom, according to reports, plan to abstain from attending.
Benjamin Netanyahu is creating the worst humanitarian disaster in modern history.
Starvation. Destruction. Death.
We should not honor him with an invitation to address the United States Congress. pic.twitter.com/raIHHhhCui
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) June 5, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Schumer conveyed mixed sentiments regarding Netanyahu’s address. Despite expressing clear and profound disagreements with the Prime Minister’s policies, Schumer supported the invitation, emphasizing the enduring alliance between the U.S. and Israel. “I have clear and profound disagreements with the Prime Accountable Netanyahu which I have voiced both privately and publicly and will continue to do so. But because America’s relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends one person or prime minister I joined the request for him to speak,” he explained in his statement. This gesture underscores the complex layers of diplomatic relations and political alignments that influence such high-profile events.
Major Points
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, as announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
- Netanyahu aims to discuss Israel’s ongoing conflicts and defend their actions against threats to their nation during his speech to Congress.
- This will be Netanyahu’s fourth appearance before Congress, making him the first foreign leader to address the U.S. Congress four times.
- The upcoming address is expected to highlight divisions within the Democratic Party, with several members indicating they will skip the speech.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed his support for Netanyahu’s address despite having significant policy disagreements, emphasizing the strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News