Overview
- Netanyahu virtually addressed Senate Republicans, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself amid the Gaza conflict.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for Netanyahu's ouster intensifies US-Israel partisan divide, with Republicans criticizing the move as harmful to Israel.
- The war in Gaza has resulted in over 31,000 Palestinian deaths, pushing the region to the brink of famine, raising international humanitarian concerns.
- Biden administration urges Israel to protect civilians and seeks a temporary ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- Public opinion in the US shows a partisan split in views on Netanyahu, with a new survey indicating most Democrats share Schumer's critique.