Controversy Surrounds Netanyahu's Speech to Congress

Plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress are being met with fierce pushback from both sides of the political spectrum. Despite voting to send Netanyahu's government billions as it commits war crimes, mainstream Dems criticized the invite. US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will “soon” give an address to a joint session of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he's moving ahead with an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

The prospect that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might soon address a joint session of Congress is already stirring a storm of controversy in Washington. The decision to extend the invitation has sparked heated debates among lawmakers and political commentators. Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would address a joint session of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Wednesday he would not attend any speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Congress. The decision by Sanders adds to the growing opposition to Netanyahu's upcoming address. Prime Minister Netanyahu, as a concerned Israeli citizen, I urge you not to accept the invitation from US House Speaker Mike Johnson to speak before Congress. The controversy surrounding Netanyahu's speech highlights the deep divisions within American politics on the issue of Israel.

Despite the controversy, the speech is expected to take place as planned. The event will likely draw significant media attention and further fuel debates over U.S.-Israeli relations. The image description for this article could be a photo of the U.S. Capitol building, symbolizing the location where Netanyahu's speech will be delivered. This article falls under the category of 'Congress' as it discusses the debate surrounding Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress.