Republican Home Speaker Mike Johnson introduced on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who’s suspected of finishing up conflict crimes in Gaza, will deal with the US Congress quickly. pic.twitter.com/ZtnnS8Ts27
— Center East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) Could 24, 2024
You recognize who ought to deal with Congress?
Vladimir Putin.
And a bunch of Hamas guys in masks.
Republican US Home Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would quickly deal with a joint assembly of Congress amid heightened stress with President Joe Biden over the Israeli chief’s dealing with of the conflict in Gaza.Delivering a keynote speech on the Israeli embassy’s annual Independence Day reception, Johnson, the highest congressional Republican and a critic of the Democratic president’s Israel coverage, stated it could be “a powerful present of assist for the Israeli authorities of their time of best want.”
Such a speech is certain to additional anger progressive Democrats vital of Israel’s navy marketing campaign in Gaza and Biden’s assist for it. Netanyahu has intently aligned himself with Republicans.
The diplomatic gathering in Washington comes amid strains between Biden and Netanyahu over a US push for Israel to do extra to guard Palestinian civilians within the conflict towards Hamas militants in Gaza.
The embassy gave equal billing to Democratic US Consultant Pete Aguilar, who shared the high-profile platform with Johnson at a extra subdued occasion below the shadow of the Gaza conflict.
“As Individuals, we reaffirm our dedication to Israel’s sovereignty,” he stated.
Talking first, Johnson stated to applause: “Tonight I’m blissful to announce … we’ll quickly be internet hosting Prime Minister Netanyahu on the Capitol for a joint session of Congress.”
Bro needs to be tried for treason.
This man is saying “a overseas nation really runs our nation.”
However the issue is… a overseas nation runs our nation. So nobody could be punished for supporting that establishment.
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Benjamin Netanyahu probably being invited to deal with a joint session of Congress proper now: “It’s a horrible concept. No I received’t go. You’ve gotten a Prime Minister who has created the worst humanitarian catastrophe in fashionable historical past.” pic.twitter.com/czy0CICqSo
— Jeremy Slevin (@jeremyslevin) Could 23, 2024