Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on July 24, according to a source familiar with the matter , reported the Associated Press, quoted by BTA.
Last week, congressional leaders formally invited Netanyahu to speak, showing their latest support for the longtime ally despite growing political disagreements over Israel's military campaign against Hamas. in Gaza. But the date of the speech was in question. It is now set for July 24, according to the person, who has been granted anonymity.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat, along with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, signed the letter that extends an invitation to Netanyahu. They said the proposal was intended to "underscore America's solidarity with Israel”.
Netanyahu's appearance before an increasingly divided Congress is sure to be controversial and met with multiple protests both inside the Capitol by lawmakers and outside by pro-Palestinian protesters.