Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful speech to a special joint session of Congress on Wednesday, reminding the chamber that the U.S. has a stake in Israel’s fight against Hamas and Hezbollah terror.
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“Our enemies are your enemies, our fight is your fight, and our victory will be your victory,” Netanyahu said.
He recalled the many attacks by Iran and its proxies against Americans and noted Iran’s intent to target America after controlling the Middle East. In defending itself, he said, Israel was defending the United States as well.
“And as we defend ourselves on all fronts, I know that America has our back, and I thank you for it! All sides of the aisle,” he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to a joint meeting of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Netanyahu, who was received with a standing ovation, began his address by acknowledging the Israeli hostages and their families, and by honoring Israeli soldiers in the gallery, — including Ethiopian and Muslim soldiers, and soldiers who, though wounded, returned to the fight.
He rebuked anti-Israel protesters, alluding to the thousands who had gathered outside the Capitol, noting that they stood with Hamas and with “evil,” and noting that they often attacked the U.S. and American symbols.