Netanyahu to Address US Congress Amid Divisions Over Gaza Conflict
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirms invitation as bipartisan tensions rise over Israeli military actions and US support.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's address aims to solidify support amid US political divides on Israel's Gaza campaign.
- House Speaker Johnson pressures Senate Majority Leader Schumer to co-sign the invitation, risking further Democratic boycotts.
- Netanyahu's appearance could deepen existing rifts within the Democratic Party over US-Israel relations.
- The speech follows the International Criminal Court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
- Netanyahu, a polarizing figure, seeks to shift US public opinion as Israel faces international criticism.