Division remains in the U.S. as more Democrats are deciding to skip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected speech.
Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington, D.C., more Democrats are deciding to skip his expected speech Wednesday, as former President Donald Trump gears up to welcome the Israeli leader.
During his trip, Netanyahu is anticipated to deliver an address to Congress on Wednesday and meet with President Joe Biden Thursday, according to a report from the Associated Press (AP), which added that the Israeli leader will hold separate talks with Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday.
Trump announced on Truth Social that Netanyahu will also make a stop at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.
„Looking forward to welcoming Bibi Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida … During my first term, we had Peace and Stability in the Region, even signing the historic Abraham Accords—And we will have it again“, Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
Netanyahu’s visit arrives more than nine months into Israel’s war against Hamas, which began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and taking approximately 250 people hostage, per the Israeli government. About 120 remain held and around a third are believed to be dead, according to Israeli authorities.
Israel subsequently launched its heaviest-ever airstrikes in Gaza. More than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, per AP. The rising death toll has led to international calls for a ceasefire, and heavy division over the conflict remains in the U.
