Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will “present the truth” about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza during a joint session of the US Congress on July 24, Republican leaders stated on Thursday. Netanyahu will address both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as confirmed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
In a statement, Netanyahu expressed his anticipation of the address: “I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us to the representatives of the American people and the entire world.”
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Netanyahu’s visit occurs amid ongoing tensions with US President Joe Biden. While Biden has supported Israel’s campaign in Gaza, he has recently criticized some of its tactics and withheld the shipment of certain bombs. It remains unclear if Netanyahu will meet with Biden during his US visit.
Biden’s support for Israel has become a contentious issue ahead of the November elections, with some Democrats and voters angered by the high number of civilian deaths in Gaza. Republicans have also criticized Biden, accusing him of not doing enough to support Israel.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who co-issued the invitation to Netanyahu, stated, “I have clear and profound disagreements with the prime minister, which I have voiced both privately and publicly and will continue to do so. But because America’s relationship with Israel is ironclad and transcends one person or prime minister, I joined the request for him to speak.”