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Even talk of a Netanyahu visit stirs firestorm of controversy
The Hill ^ | 05/22/2024 | MIKE LILLIS and MYCHAEL SCHNELL

Posted on 05/22/2024 5:33:37 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

The prospect that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might soon address a joint session of Congress is already stirring a storm of controversy on Capitol Hill, where liberal Democrats — up in arms over Israel’s conduct in the war with Hamas — are already vowing a boycott.

The bitter conflict has been an ongoing headache for President Biden and other Democratic leaders, who are attempting a delicate balance between supporting America’s closest Middle Eastern ally in a time of war while denouncing elements of Netanyahu’s military strategy, which has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths in Gaza.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: capitol; controversy; democrats; demonicrats; firestorm; israel; netanyahu; visit
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To: faithhopecharity

*Most D voters are pretty strong to very strong pro-Israel and not antisemites.*

You’re half-right.


21 posted on 05/22/2024 6:21:03 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Yep. Let the little children act like little children.


22 posted on 05/22/2024 6:29:47 PM PDT by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist .)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

“where liberal Democrats — up in arms over Israel’s conduct in the war with Hamas — are already vowing a boycott.”

Good. Let all those liberal Jews see them do it.

L


23 posted on 05/22/2024 6:33:24 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

If he cones we need 2 Million pro Israel ACTIVISTS to show up to support and celecrate Israel and Torah, a Light to the Nations!


24 posted on 05/22/2024 7:03:09 PM PDT by Torahman (Remember the Maccabees )
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To: zeestephen

Exactly. Jewish Democrats hate Netanyahu...really hate him. I hear it constantly.


25 posted on 05/23/2024 12:45:34 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: Williams

True.


26 posted on 05/23/2024 12:46:14 AM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: jjotto

Yes I simply meant the one is a communist.


27 posted on 05/23/2024 5:36:47 AM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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