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Netanyahu Speech to US Congress

Netanyahu Speech to U.S.US Congress

Above: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C)departs after addressing a joint meeting of Congress in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on July 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday, as part of his weeklong visit to the US aimed at reinforcing American support for Israel's continued military offensive against Hamas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday as part of his weeklong visit to the US aimed at reinforcing American support for Israel amidst the war in Gaza.

  • Netanyahu emphasized the Israeli military's resolve to winning the conflict, saying the country will continue to wage war in Gaza "until we destroy Hamas’ military capabilities and its rule in Gaza and bring all our hostages home." He continued on to call on American lawmakers to fast track military aid to Israel, saying that it would "dramatically expedite an end to the war." Netanyahu also dismissed accusations of genocide as "outrageous slander."Netanyahu emphasized the Israeli military's resolve to win the conflict, saying the country will continue to wage war until Hamas is destroyed and the hostages returned. He also called on American lawmakers to fast-track military aid to Israel, dismissing accusations of genocide as "outrageous slander."


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