Israel PM Netanyahu Powerful Address At Joint Session Of US Congress | Netanyahu Wishes Trump | N18G

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is delivering a speech before a joint session of the United States Congress, in his fourth appearance before the legislative body. But several high-profile Democrats are noticeably absent, in protest of Israel’s war on Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it sparked. The Democrats’ presumptive nominee for president, Kamala Harris, is also not present, though she would ordinarily preside over such a speech. Her campaign cited scheduling conflicts: She gave a speech in Indianapolis earlier today. Netanyahu was also greeted by anti-war protesters outside the Capitol, as he seeks to rally support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. But he blasted them at the podium, calling them “Iran’s useful idiots”. The Israeli leader praised Trump for his support for Israeli priorities during his time as president, such as moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move that runs counter to international law. “Like Americans, Israelis were relieved that Pre