Protests against Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu at US Capitol, Washington
Netanyahu's speech before both houses of Congress is eagerly anticipated - the relations between the USA and Israel are extremely tense due to Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. The US government under President Joe Biden has recently put significant pressure on Netanyahu to consider the civilian population in the military action in the Palestinian territory.
Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Monday. He is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on Thursday. Biden announced his decision not to run for re-election again on Sunday due to doubts about his mental and physical fitness. Instead, for the Democrats, it is now likely that Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Netanyahu. Additionally, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a meeting with the Israeli prime minister for Friday.
- The anticipated speech by Netanyahu before the US Congress in Washington is surrounded by tension due to Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
- The United States of America, under President Joe Biden, has urged Israel's Government Chief, Netanyahu, to consider the civilian population during the military operation in the Gaza Strip.
- Following Biden's announcement of not seeking re-election, it appears likely that Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Netanyahu instead of the US President.
- Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has also announced plans to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu at the US Capitol, despite the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
- Protests against Netanyahu's speech and Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip are expected to take place near the US Capitol during his visit to Washington.
- Over the past few days, the Gaza Strip has experienced intense violence, adding to the already strained relations between Israel and the US.
