Posted on 06/02/2024 8:41:19 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US congressional leaders to address a joint meeting of Congress, his office said in a statement Saturday.
“I am very moved to have the privilege of representing Israel before both Houses of Congress and to present the truth about our just war against those who seek to destroy us to the representatives of the American people and the entire world,” Netanyahu said.
The top four US congressional leaders on Friday formally invited Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
“We join the State of Israel in your struggle against terror, especially as Hamas continues to hold American and Israeli citizens captive and its leaders jeopardize regional stability,” the letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reads.
“For this reason, on behalf of the bipartisan leadership of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, we would like to invite you to address a Joint Meeting of Congress.”
The letter, which does not provide a date for the address, is signed by the top Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate.
The invitation comes after much speculation as additional military aid to Israel remains in question and Democrats are facing pressure from their left wing as the party remains divided over Israel’s handling of the war against Hamas.
President Joe Biden on Friday laid out a three-phase proposal Israel has submitted to wind down the grinding crisis in Gaza.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Bibi— do NOT leave the theater of the war against Hamas to come to a joint Congress- Senate and House shmooze. You do not need to come do this. Frankly this is a trap, both in propaganda and possibly physical danger. As long as joe poopy pants biden is under the direction of obamaumao— this is the way it is.
BTW all here: did you know who came up and applauded Xiden after this incredible fabrication LIE Of “Israel’s” ceasefire proposal (yet another one, created whole cloth by Qatar and Hamas/Egypt whom we now know are in a partnership with Xiden and the US LEFTISTS to destroy Israel)— this completely false “proposal” by Israel. It was obamaumau himself coming up to applaud Xiden— his PUPPET!! Unbelievable the crazed nature of this Muslim Brotherhood liar.
Caroline Glick dismantles every bit of Biden’s idiotic “ceasefire” (to be insured by Qatar/Egypt/Hamas!!—including that Xiden delivered it precisely as the State/Govt of Israel shut down for Shabbot (the Sabbath- on Saturday, US late Friday). Israel and also Hamas will NOT agree to any of this BTW.
It’s 53 minutes but devastating to Xiden— line by line takedown of this incredible lie move, applauded just after at the speech.. by obama! Truly full of crap.
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjy0hiiigrg
Just brainstorming here:
Netanyahu Gets on a plane to the US. Flys over some territory in league with the ICC. That country forces the plane to land and then turns Netanyahy over to the ICC.
[Nothing would surprise me at this point]
That’s for certain.
The Biden Crime Syndicate wanted to force Israel’s hand, and it worked.
**In the past 48 hours, both Netanyahu and his defense minister, in public statements, have denied submitting this peace proposal.**
It’s worth remembering that both Biden and Netanyahu are accomplished liars Ina fight for their political survival ——
It’s been reported that Israel did submit a proposal, the war cabinet did know in advance Biden was going public and with what — with the cabinet’s okay.
The Times of Israel reported that Immediately after the speech, Netanyahu released an initial statement saying that “The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our hostages as soon as possible and is working to achieve this goal.” (https://www.timesofisrael.com/non-starter-netanyahu-says-no-permanent-gaza-ceasefire-until-hamas-destroyed/)
Netanyahu’s statement changed on Saturday after two coalition members threatened to resign, toppling Netanyahu’s government.
Another report:
Israel confirms Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal proposal details laid out by Biden
Axios, Jun 1, 2024
Israel confirmed President Biden’s speech on Friday described “in general” the Israeli proposal for a hostage-ceasefire deal in Gaza but emphasized Israel can resume fighting if it thinks Hamas violates the deal at any point.
Why it matters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his aides are focusing on the aspects of the potential deal that are more favorable to Israel as the prime minister faces opposition to the proposal that could threaten the future of his coalition.
U.S. officials said they are encouraged that Netanyahu hasn’t pushed backed on Biden’s speech or denied it reflects the Israeli proposal delivered to Hamas several days ago.
State of play: Shortly after the Jewish Sabbath ended, Netanyahu’s ultranationalist coalition partners ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich issued statements attacking the Israeli proposal, which they heard about for the first time in Biden’s speech.
* They said they told Netanyahu if this proposal goes through and turns into a deal, they will leave the coalition and topple the government.
* Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid responded by issuing a statement committing to give Netanyahu a political “safety net” if needed in order to pass the deal.
The latest: The U.S., Egypt and Qatar issues a joint statement on Saturday calling on both Hamas and Israel to finalize an agreement “embodying the principles outlined by President Biden.”
[...]
Behind the scenes: The White House notified the Israeli prime minister’s office about Biden’s speech about two hours in advance, U.S. officials said.
* U.S. officials spoke to the Israeli ambassador in Washington Mike Herzog and to one of Netanyahu’s advisers and described the speech to them in broad terms.
* The White House also informed Israeli War cabinet member minister Benny Gantz and defense minister Yoav Galant in advance about Biden’s speech, a U.S. official told Axios.
* The U.S. official said the White House was disappointed by Gantz’s initial reaction. But on Saturday, Gantz issued a statement welcoming Biden’s speech and calling on Netanyahu to push forward with a hostage deal.
https://www.axios.com/2024/06/01/israel-gaza-hostage-ceasefire-deal-confirms-biden
Jeffries and Schumer joined in the invitation? They must be REALLY REALLY worried about the Jewish vote.
Isn’t it curious that the “Palestinian” protests at colleges disappeared so quickly? It’s almost like the word went out from DNC “Knock it off - you’re hurting Democrat chances for November. And don’t show up in Chicago in August or we will lose for sure.”
It’s the same way the DNC modulated the BLM riots in summer 2020.
And major islamic demonstrations and maybe even assassination attempts.
He will be arrested once he crosses into US Territory.
A great man who should not have to deal with the assholes in this administration they are not worthy of him. Period.
the last time Bibi did this many Dems turned their backs on him - literally - when BO was ramming Iran deal down everyone’s throat - never getting congressional approval.to Israel’s dismay.
It was not an Israeli proposal, perhaps he can make Israel's position clear.
If you want to end the punishment, stop the sin (”gay rights”).
Perhaps, though AOC and Sanders have said they won’t attend. I speculate there will be more.
So that’s why all those Commie Zionist Jews are attacking poor right wing “palestianians” at universities all over the country.[/sarcasm]
Bernie’s not attending...
My, my......... you are perceptive. Never would have known if it wasnt for you.
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