Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on July 24. According to "Armenpress", this was reported by the Reuters agency. According to the statement of Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Republicans in the Senate, Netanyahu will speak during the joint session of the two houses of Congress. Netanyahu also made a statement about the upcoming speech. I am excited to have the privilege to represent Israel before both houses of Congress and to represent the American people and the world the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us," Netanyahu said. Netanyahu's visit coincides with US President Joe Biden. against the background of tension in relations. Biden supports Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip, but has recently been critical of Israel's tactics, the ground operation in Rafah, and has delayed the delivery of bombs. As a result of the invasion on October 7, about 1,200 people were killed in Israel, and more than 250 people were captured. During the 7-day ceasefire in November, half of the hostages were returned. In response to the invasion, Israel launched military operations in the Gaza Strip, where, according to local authorities, the death toll is almost 36,600.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives announced the date of Netanyahu's address to Congress
07.06.2024 13:17 |
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