US-Israel Relations Take Center Stage as Netanyahu Arrives in Washington for Congressional Address and Meeting with Biden

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate against Israel's war in Gaza and demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel. The protesters, carrying signs with messages such as "arrest Netanyahu" and "end all U.S. aid to Israel," marched towards the Capitol building, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to address Congress. Netanyahu's speech to Congress was met with a mixed reaction, with some lawmakers giving him a standing ovation while others boycotted the event. Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in Gaza, calling Hamas a "radical and murderous enemy" and urging the U.S. to fast-track more weapons to his armed forces.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday, seeking to bolster support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The speech comes amid increasing international criticism and tensions between the US and Israel over the war's impact on civilians. Over 30 Democratic lawmakers have announced they will not attend the speech, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, is set to address Congress with a murky political future ahead of him. He will meet US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, becoming the first foreign leader to do so since Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election in November. The meeting comes as Netanyahu departs for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war in Israel.