Over 100 Dems Snubbed Bibi Speech

Netanyahu's Congress Address Deepens Divides

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, July 24. Clever Rebel

Seeking Support

Netanyahu came seeking continued US support the ongoing war on Gaza amidst widespread protests. Clever Rebel

ICC Arrest Warrant

The speech followed an International Criminal Court prosecutor's announcement seeking an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza. Clever Rebel

Snubbed by Dems

Over 100 Democrats, were absent for the speech, including VP Kamala Harris. Clever Rebel

Standing Ovations

Despite the boycott, those in attendance gave Netanyahu numerous standing ovations. Clever Rebel

A Distorted Picture

Critics, including foreign policy analysts, accused Netanyahu of presenting a distorted picture of Gaza. Clever Rebel

Ceasefire Omission

Netanyahu made no mention of efforts to reach a ceasefire in his speech. Clever Rebel

Protests Outside

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Capitol to oppose Netanyahu's appearance. Clever Rebel

Broad Consensus

Peace activists in the U.S. have built a broad consensus against the war on Gaza and military support for Israel. Clever Rebel

Kamala's Opportunity

Vice President Kamala Harris has an opportunity to chart a new path on Middle East policy as she runs for president. But her comments following condemned protesters and reiterated her support for Israel, despite concern over humanitarian crisis and civilian death toll. Clever Rebel

Aid Trucks Claim & Denial of Civilian Targeting

Netanyahu claimed Israel allowed over 40,000 aid trucks into Gaza, denying accusations of deliberate starvation. He also denied accusations of deliberately targeting civilians, attributing harm to Hamas actions. Clever Rebel

Humanitarian Crisis

The U.N. reports that Gaza faces famine, needing 500 aid trucks daily, while Israel allows just over a quarter. Clever Rebel

Partisan Divide

There is a growing partisan divide on Israel and the movement against U.S. military support. Clever Rebel

White House Impact

Israel's siege on the whole of Gaza has hovered over the Presidency like a dark cloud. Clever Rebel

Biden's Legacy

Since announcing that he will not be seeking re-election, President Biden would like to achieve a ceasefire agreement before the end of his term. Clever Rebel

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib

Other Democrats are less patient. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, a US-Palestinian in the House of Representatives, protested Netanyahu's speech with signs reading "guilty of genocide" and "war criminal." Clever Rebel

Senator Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders, the Jewish Senator from Vermont, a Biden supporter and a leading voice of the Democratic Party was also vocally opposed Netanyahu's U.S. visit and did not attend the session. Clever Rebel