Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister cited the examples of post-World War II Germany and Japan as a model for his vision of “peace, prosperity and security.”
Amid a disturbing leadership vacuum in the United States and international institutions, moral leadership from the Jewish state is as critical as ever.
“For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together,” the Israeli prime minister said.
“Part of the crowd has started to become violent at First Street and Constitution Avenue, NW,” the U.S. Capitol Police stated shortly before the Israeli prime minister began speaking.
He said it would essentially be an extension of the accords signed with Arab states in the fall of 2020.
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Opposition leader Yair Lapid pans the premier for not mentioning the hostage deal, even though the first half of the talk was devoted to the 100-plus captives still being held in Gaza.
The Israeli prime minister thanked the United States for its friendship and support, and emphasized the need to eradicate Hamas and to counter the Iranian threat.
Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) reported that anti-Israel groups she met with told her they were “baffled” by the Israeli prime minister’s appearance.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a regular opponent of Israel, dismissed the appearance as “political theater on behalf of the State Department.”
“He left an indelible mark on me, just as he did on everyone who had the good fortune to know him,” the prime minister said.
“When America is stronger, we are stronger, and vice versa,” Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told JNS.
