The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago. To them, it was a slap in the face to then-President Barack Obama as he negotiated a nuclear deal with Iran. With Netanyahu scheduled to address U.S.
FILE - Israel i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks March 3, 2015, before a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate are wrestling with whether to attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress on July 24, 2024. Many are torn between their long-standing support for Israel and their anguish about the way Netanyahu’s government has waged war in Gaza.
The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to Netanyahu came after consultation with the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive subject. As of now, no meeting between the leaders during Netanyahu’s Washington visit has been scheduled, this person said.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who attended the 2015 address as a House member, said he saw no reason why Congress “should extend a political lifeline” to Netanyahu. Other Democrats are waiting to see whether Netanyahu will still be prime minister by the time he is supposed to speak to Congress.
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