House Republicans are furiously denouncing Democrats' threats to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.
House Republicans are coming down hard against progressive Democrats threatening to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. The high-stakes address, expected July 24, comes as Israel continues its operation in Gaza to eradicate Hamas and rescue hostages taken by the terror group during its Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed more than 1,000 Israelis.
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., a retired Navy pilot, told Fox News Digital that the speech would only be 'a ’controversial' or 'counterproductive' speech' if Israel’s Democratic critics 'make it one' 'There’s nothing controversial about allowing the elected leader of America’s greatest ally – who’s in the middle of a war against… U.S.-designated terrorists – speak to the Congress that’s funding and supporting Israel’s fight for survival,' Garcia said. Rep.
Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, told Fox News Digital last week that he would be skipping Netanyahu’s speech. 'I don't plan to attend, and I will plan to participate in whatever advocacy is being done to push for Netanyahu and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire,' he said. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., told The Hill, 'I won’t attend and turn my back toward him… So I’m just gonna stay away.' CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP And Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
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