Israeli President Herzog to Address US Congress as Prime Minister Netanyahu Remains Uninvited
- President Isaac Herzog will make a historic trip to the United States in July and address Congress to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary.
- Herzog's address comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu has yet to be invited to meet with President Biden, signaling strained relations.
- Herzog will likely meet with Biden, marking his second White House visit while Netanyahu has had none.
- Herzog's address will continue a tradition of foreign leaders addressing Congress to strengthen alliances, though it highlights the contrast with Netanyahu.
- The invitation and speech aim to reaffirm US-Israel ties but also quietly rebuke Netanyahu's government over tensions like settlement expansion and undermining Israel's Supreme Court.