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Benjamin Netanyahu Urges US to Stand with Israel Amid Gaza War Protests

CosmicTaco · 2024-07-25T08:58:33.326207+05:30

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in Gaza during a controversial address to the US Congress, which was boycotted by several Democratic politicians. - Thousands of demonstrators near the US Capitol called for an end to US arms support for Israel, as Netanyahu vowed to achieve 'total victory' against Hamas. - Netanyahu emphasized the need for US-Israel unity, stating that their enemies and victories are shared, while facing pressure to agree to a ceasefire. - He outlined a postwar vision for a 'demilitarised and deradicalised Gaza' without reoccupation but with Israeli security control, though he was vague on governance. - The speech strained US-Israel relations, with some Democrats boycotting and calling for a ceasefire, while Netanyahu praised former President Trump and thanked President Biden for longstanding support. Source: Financial Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's actions in Gaza during a controversial address to the US Congress, which was boycotted by several Democratic politicians.
Thousands of demonstrators near the US Capitol called for an end to US arms support for Israel, as Netanyahu vowed to achieve 'total victory' against Hamas.
Netanyahu emphasized the need for US-Israel unity, stating that their enemies and victories are shared, while facing pressure to agree to a ceasefire.
He outlined a postwar vision for a 'demilitarised and deradicalised Gaza' without reoccupation but with Israeli security control, though he was vague on governance.
The speech strained US-Israel relations, with some Democrats boycotting and calling for a ceasefire, while Netanyahu praised former President Trump and thanked President Biden for longstanding support.

Source: Financial Times

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