Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress on July 24, marking his fourth appearance before Congress. This surpasses the record previously held by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
The announcement of Netanyahu’s upcoming speech comes amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The speech follows a proposal put forth by Israel to end the war in three stages, with Netanyahu emphasizing that the objective remains the annihilation of Hamas.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries extended an invitation to Netanyahu to share Israel’s vision for defending democracy, combating terror, and establishing lasting peace in the region.
Tension between Netanyahu and President Biden, as well as other U.S. lawmakers, has been evident during the conflict, particularly concerning Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah. The International Criminal Court also recently announced plans to seek warrants for the arrest of Netanyahu, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes.
Netanyahu’s previous addresses to Congress have focused on issues such as the Iran nuclear deal. His upcoming speech will provide insight into Israel’s approach to current challenges and opportunities for peace in the region.
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