Israeli PM faced boycott from nearly half of Democrats during his address

Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu faced a boycott from nearly half of the Democrats during his US Congressional address. This shocking move came from Democrats when Benjamin spoke to a joint session of Congress amidst ongoing protests during his visit to the US capital.

The US protests are happening against Benjamin for causing a great humanitarian crisis in Gaza since last year. An extensive examination of media coverage, public remarks, and video footage showed that several House members missed Benjamin’s address.

נחזיר את כל חטופינו הביתה. את כולם. pic.twitter.com/pH1fLN54Q3
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) July 25, 2024

Several opponent critics emerged with the arrival of Israeli PM Benjamin in the US Congress where he faced a boycott from several US politicians, especially of the ruling party, the Democrats.

Representative Rashida Tlaib, the lone Palestinian-American politician attended the speech despite many other politicians already declared their intention to boycott it.

I will never back down in speaking truth to power.

The apartheid government of Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. Palestinians will not be erased. Solidarity with all those outside of these walls in the streets protesting and exercising their right to dissent. pic.twitter.com/TSbbXdv13U
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) July 24, 2024

She did so in a prominent show of resistance while wearing a keffiyeh and carrying placards with the phrases “war criminal” and “guilty of genocide.”

Rashida described the standing ovations for the Israeli Prime Minister from the remaining politicians left in the assembly as “disgusting.” Some politicians gave him a standing ovation after he finished his speech. She was not the only one to criticize Benjamin.

Meanwhile, Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi referred to Benjamin’s speech as the “worst” statement. She said it was the worst speech ever by a foreign leader in US history.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s presentation in the House Chamber today was by far the worst presentation of any foreign dignitary invited and honored with the privilege of addressing the Congress of the United States.

Many of us who love Israel spent time today listening to Israeli…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 24, 2024

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Nancy stated Benjamin’s address in the House Chamber today was by far the worst presentation of any foreign official invited. However, he received the honor of addressing the Congress.

She stated many of them who love Israel spent time today listening to Israeli citizens. The majority of them are families who have suffered in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas terror attack and kidnappings.

According to Nancy, they hoped the Prime Minister would dedicate his time to accomplishing this goal. These families are requesting a cease-fire agreement. It will allow hostages to return home.