Israeli Prime Minister Bin Yamin Netanyahu of US Congress The speech led to boycotts by several members of Congress and pro-Palestinian protests.
Prime Minister Netanyahu arrived in the US capital on Monday on his highly controversial visit, where he The Israeli government’s ongoing aggression in Gaza Daily protests are being faced in the context of
This was his fourth address to a joint session of Congress.
Earlier, Winston Churchill, who gained fame as the British Prime Minister during the Second World War, was the only foreign politician who was given the opportunity to address the US Congress three times.
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The day before July 24, 2024, most roads leading to Capitol Hill were closed. That’s why when demonstrators arrived on the morning of the 24th to protest in favor of Palestine, Capitol Hill was blocked off with tall chain-link fences and barricades, and long lines of police lined up behind the speakers.
Ronald, a resident of Washington DC, told Independent Urdu that not only was Netanyahu’s address to Congress disturbing, but he was surprised that the Israeli prime minister, who according to a large number of the American people, Palestine. Hundreds of policemen have been brought here from New York to protect the perpetrators of genocide.
When the peaceful demonstration turned into a march and protesters started walking towards Capitol Hill, the police stopped them from moving forward, but when the protesters did not stop, tear gas was also used, while some people were pepper sprayed by the police. Also came under the attack.
Among the thousands of demonstrators, four American citizens were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, but the demonstration continued.
The demonstration was organized by more than 20 organizations, including American Muslims for Palestine, the Palestine Youth Movement, the US Palestinian Community, QuodPunk, Writers Against War, Jews for Peace and the International Anti-Zionist Network. Famous American actress Susan Sarandon was also present on the occasion.
He said that it is impossible to establish peace in the world without peace in Palestine.
One woman who participated in the demonstration, Selena Meyers, said that she wanted an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Palestine and that is why she had come from Pennsylvania to participate in the demonstration.
She said that as a Jew, she believes that the US government should immediately stop all military aid to the Israeli government because these weapons are being used to massacre innocent Palestinian children.
Zahid Siddiqui, a Pakistani-American who participated in the demonstration, told Independent Urdu that he had come with his family from the US state of Connecticut just to participate in the demonstration.
He said that ‘inviting Netanyahu to the United States under these circumstances is very disappointing for humanitarians. Demonstrations will continue until the ceasefire.
Demonstrators protest during Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress on July 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Large cutouts of Prime Minister Netanyahu were also installed in the demonstration, in front of which symbolic coffins of Palestinian citizens were placed.
In the same gathering, those Jewish groups were also standing with posters in favor of Palestine, which are considered to be strong opponents of the Israeli government.
Overall, Netanyahu was applauded during his presence in Congress, but many congressmen did not attend the address. In his speech, Tan Yahu also advised the protesters to be ashamed of their role, for which he was later criticized by human rights organizations.
Thousands chanted against Taniahu and his arrest under the International Court of Justice ruling until the Israeli prime minister finished his speech despite a boycott by about 100 congressmen and US Vice President Kamala Harris. .
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