Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to shore up support for the war in Gaza, as some lawmakers say they will skip his speech. Follow live updates.
aimed at turning a framework agreement into a final deal are stretching into their third week, with multiple previous attempts stalled.and at least six Democratic senators — according to sources and public statements reviewed by CNN. Harris will instead meet with the Israeli leader on Thursday. Netanyahu is also slated to speak with congressional leaders from both parties.
Per Jean-Pierre, the two leaders will “discuss developments in Gaza and progress towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal and the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, including countering Iran’s threats to Israel and the broader region.” “Netanyahu severely harms the US national security interests through his approach to this war, which adversely impacts American policy in the Middle East and beyond and further endangers Israel.”
Among the more than 30 signatories are five former senior officials from the Mossad intelligence service, including retired director Tamir Pardo, two former heads of the Israeli military, and a list of other former military, security, diplomatic, legal, and business officials.
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