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Netanyahu to Address US Congress Amid Divisions Over Gaza Conflict

House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms invitation as bipartisan tensions rise over Israeli military actions and US support.

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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, speaks with reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol Building, Feb. 05, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol, on March 3, 2015.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Netanyahu's address aims to solidify support amid US political divides on Israel's Gaza campaign.
  • House Speaker Johnson pressures Senate Majority Leader Schumer to co-sign the invitation, risking further Democratic boycotts.
  • Netanyahu's appearance could deepen existing rifts within the Democratic Party over US-Israel relations.
  • The speech follows the International Criminal Court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
  • Netanyahu, a polarizing figure, seeks to shift US public opinion as Israel faces international criticism.