Bibi boycott
Capitol Hill braces for significant anti-Netanyahu protest, lawmaker boycott
At least 35 Democratic lawmakers have confirmed plans to skip the Israeli Prime Minister’s speech tomorrow — although the final number is likely to be higher
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U.S. Capitol Police arrested Jewish activists protesting against U.S. military support for Israel inside a congressional building in Washington DC on July 23, 2024, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to deliver a speech to the U.S. Congress.
Capitol Hill is girding for disruptions and unrest today, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress. And at least 35 lawmakers have confirmed they’re planning to boycott the speech — although the...