2024-07-24 09:27:30
The Israeli Prime Minister will address the US Congress this Wednesday against a very special backdrop that seems to be unfavorable to Benjamin Netanyahu.
Benjamin Netanyahu This week in America. 8pm (Brussels time) when he will deliver a much-anticipated speech to Congress before a special session of both houses. This is not a state visit. Invited by Republican legislative leaderstheir Democratic counterparts must join in.
This was the fourth time an Israeli leader had addressed US lawmakers. But it was not welcomed by everyone. Many Democrats oppose war What Israel is doing in the Gaza Strip and its impact on the Palestinian people. Demonstrations against the offensive and in support of the Jewish state in the United States were organized in Washington. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he would not tolerate No sign of opposition Netanyahu during his speech.
The Israeli prime minister arrived in the United States on Monday. In turmoilbecause Joe Biden has just announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Therefore, the Democrat’s rule is coming to an end, but he promises to continue “working to end the war in Gaza.” What is not This is not the kind of commitment Netanyahu came to the United States looking for.
Kamala Harris is more nuanced than Joe Biden about the support the United States must provide to Israel in the context of the Gaza war.
What about the US line?
Joe Biden’s candidacy has been marred by the support he offers to Israel. Democratic leaders never found a solution to their problems Bring back to his party those who are disappointed with the policyespecially the left, young people and Muslim population.
The new Democratic candidate Kamala Harrishas been around for a long time More nuanced She was more critical of Netanyahu about the support the United States should provide to Israel. But the vice president will not Did not attend the conference Speech by the Israeli Prime Minister. Nevertheless, a meeting between her and “Bibi” is still planned.
U.S. policy toward the Jewish state could take a direction unsuitable for the prime minister in the coming months.
War or Peace
Facing the delegates, Netanyahu will defend his line: He wants to destroy Hamas. And needs help from the United States for that. But when he meets with Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden at a meeting scheduled for Thursday at the White House, He will have to hear their call for a ceasefire. and the possibility of a post-war Palestinian state.
On Friday, Netanyahu will visit the president’s home. Donald Trumpat his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. In recent months, Republican candidates have adopted loyal support for Israel, More cryptic speech, and pleading for the restoration of peace.
The Israeli prime minister is therefore treading on thin ice. He will have to Convince Congress to ensure regular monitoring of aid. He will also have to convince the incumbent president and two contenders for the Oval Office that he is interested in continuing the war in Gaza. It is indeed possible that US policy toward the Jewish state could move in a direction that is unsuitable for the prime minister in the coming months.
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