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18. All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate

Tue Jul 23, 2024, 12:51 PM

Jul 23

https://apnews.com/article/israel-netanyahu-war-gaza-congress-596b0adf6ed8f71ccaaecccec8b9d341

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the Capitol, a show of wartime support for the longtime ally despite mounting political divisions over Israel’s military assault on Gaza.

The invitation from House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, along with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, has been in the works for some time. No date for the speech was set.

Leaders said the invitation was extended to “highlight America’s solidarity with Israel.”

“We invite you to share the Israeli government’s vision for defending democracy, combatting terror and establishing a just and lasting peace in the region,” they wrote.

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Kamala Harris will not attend Netanyahu speech [View all] brooklynite Jul 23 OP

Smart move politically. David__77 Jul 23 #1

Good RandySF Jul 23 #2

Well stated. democrank Jul 23 #6

Always toxic to be seen with him, for any serious politician. Srkdqltr Jul 23 #3

Why did the Senate invite him to begin with? Emile Jul 23 #4

Idiot Mikey Johnson did Traurigkeit Jul 23 #7

All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 23 #19

Fuckin Republicans. yardwork Jul 23 #9

I thought it Rebl2 Jul 23 #12

Yes the senate joined in the invitation, unfortunately. It did not have to do so. David__77 Jul 23 #13

All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 23 #18

Nuttyyahoo is a dictator who hates democracy just like tRump, Dems SHOULD turn their backs to him. nt ImNotGod Jul 23 #5

Good. Let the Republicans own this. yardwork Jul 23 #8

All 4 main leaders invited him, Johnson and Jeffries from the House, plus Schumer and McTurtle from the Senate Celerity Jul 23 #20

I am 100% certain it was the Republicans. yardwork Jul 23 #22

If Schumer & Jeffries did not want to do it, they never should have put their names to the invite. I was so disappointed Celerity Jul 23 #23

I agree with you about Netanyahu and I'm certain they didn't want him to speak, yardwork Jul 23 #24

That's bold and I think the right thing to do. honest.abe Jul 23 #10

The dishonesty here is that Senator Vance will not be there either. He is campaigning. karynnj Jul 23 #11

Good. Sky Jewels Jul 23 #14

Good. orange jar Jul 23 #15

Good. alarimer Jul 23 #16

Great montanacowboy Jul 23 #17

Will Biden be there? Blinken? LeftInTX Jul 23 #21

Biden is no longer in isolation. Back at the WH. nt oldsoftie Jul 23 #30

Both Biden and Kamala will be meeting with Netanyahu at the WH on Thursday LeftInTX Jul 23 #32

Hopefully nobody calls her an Antisemite for skipping out SunImp Jul 23 #25

I think it would be very hard to call Kamala and antisemite... sdfernando Jul 23 #27

Yes, he sure is! nt CaliforniaPeggy Jul 23 #41

Her and Biden are meeting with him at the WH LeftInTX Jul 23 #33

I guess we can rule out Shapiro for VP FBaggins Jul 23 #26

I still think he's the favorite. I dont think he'd turn down the offer either. oldsoftie Jul 23 #29

Why? Elessar Zappa Jul 23 #36

I don't think he has anything to do with Netanyahu. He's been critical of him at times FBaggins Jul 23 #37

Sorry but thats a TERRIBLE decision. Israel is our democratic ally in the ME oldsoftie Jul 23 #28

President Biden is meeting with him. Quiet Em Jul 23 #31

Thank you oldsoftie Jul 23 #39

Biden and Harris are meeting with Netanyahu at the WH on Thurs LeftInTX Jul 23 #34

Thank you! oldsoftie Jul 23 #40

They're meeting with him later this week. Elessar Zappa Jul 23 #35

In that case, I take it back. I'd still prefer her to be there but they WILL be meeting oldsoftie Jul 23 #38